bandersnatch

ban·der·snatch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-der-snach]
- /ˈbæn dərˌsnætʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-der-snach]
- /ˈbæn dərˌsnætʃ/

Definitions of bandersnatch word

noun bandersnatch a fictional creature created by Lewis Carroll in his poem Jabberwocky, and appearing also in The Hunting of the Snark and Through the Looking-Glass 3
noun bandersnatch an imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition. 1
noun bandersnatch a person of uncouth or unconventional habits, attitudes, etc., especially one considered a menace, nuisance, or the like. 1
noun bandersnatch A fierce mythical creature immune to bribery and capable of moving very fast. 1

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Parts of speech for Bandersnatch

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bandersnatch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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