back scratcher
back scratch
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak skrach]
- /bæk skrætʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak skrach]
- /bæk skrætʃ/
Definitions of back scratcher words
- noun back scratcher a long-handled device for scratching one's own back. 1
- noun back scratcher a person who exchanges favors or services for mutual advantage. 1
- noun back scratcher Alternative form of backscratcher. 0
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Origin of back scratcher
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95
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Parts of speech for Back scratcher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
back scratcher popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
back scratcher usage trend in Literature
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