alphonse and gaston

Al·phon·so and Gas·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fon-soh, -zoh and gas-tuh n]
- /ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ ænd ˈgæs tən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fon-soh, -zoh and gas-tuh n]
- /ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ ænd ˈgæs tən/

Definition of alphonse and gaston words

adjective alphonse and gaston marked by a ritualistic courtliness in which two often competing participants graciously but stubbornly defer to each other: a kind of Alphonse and Gaston act in which each man insisted the other go through the doorway first. 1

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alphonse and gaston popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

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