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- [bab-it]
- /ˈbæb ɪt/
- /ˈbæ.ˌbɪt/
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- [bab-it]
- /ˈbæb ɪt/
Definitions of babbitt word
- noun babbitt a narrow-minded and complacent member of the middle class 3
- verb babbitt to line (a bearing) or face (a surface) with Babbitt metal or a similar soft alloy 3
- noun babbitt Milton Byron1916- ; U.S. composer 3
- noun babbitt Babbitt metal 3
- verb transitive babbitt to line or cover with Babbitt metal 3
- noun babbitt a smugly narrow and conventional person interested chiefly in business and social success; Philistine 3
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Origin of babbitt
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; short for Babbitt metal
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Parts of speech for Babbitt
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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babbitt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
babbitt usage trend in Literature
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