bad apple

bad ap·ple

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bad ap-uh l]
- /bæd ˈæp əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bad ap-uh l]
- /bæd ˈæp əl/

Definitions of bad apple words

noun bad apple a person with a corrupting influence 3
noun bad apple a person who is corrupt or wicked 3
noun bad apple a discontented, troublemaking, or dishonest person: In any group of average citizens there are bound to be a few bad apples. 1
noun bad apple (Idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others. 0

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Parts of speech for Bad apple

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bad apple popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

bad apple usage trend in Literature

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