Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ban-dit]
- /ˈbæn dɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ban-dit]
- /ˈbæn dɪt/
Definitions of banditti word
- noun plural banditti a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. 1
- noun plural banditti an outlaw or highwayman. 1
- noun plural banditti Informal. a person who takes unfair advantage of others, as a merchant who overcharges; swindler; cheat. a vendor, cab driver, etc., who operates a business or works without a required license or permit, and without observing the usual rules or practices. 1
- noun plural banditti Military Informal. an enemy aircraft, especially an attacking fighter. 1
- idioms banditti make out like a bandit, Slang. to be extremely successful; profit greatly: The early investors in the company have made out like bandits. 1
- noun banditti (obsolete) robbers or outlaws. 1
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Origin of banditti
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; earlier bandetto, plural banditti < Italian banditi outlaws, plural of bandito proscribed, past participle of bandire banish, exile, announce publicly < Gothic bandwjan to make a sign, indicate (cf. band1) with v. suffix -ire < Latin -īre
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Parts of speech for Banditti
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
banditti popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
banditti usage trend in Literature
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