all-overs

all-o·vers

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-oh-verz]
- /ˈɔlˈoʊ vərz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-oh-verz]
- /ˈɔlˈoʊ vərz/

Definition of all-overs word

noun all-overs a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body (usually preceded by the). 1

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Origin of all-overs

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; allover + -s3

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Parts of speech for All-overs

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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all-overs popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for all-overs

noun all-overs

fidget — to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
jump — to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
nervousness — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
tremble — to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
uneasiness — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.

All 5 Synonyms of all-overs