Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bat-l aks]
- /ˈbæt l æks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bat-l aks]
- /ˈbæt l æks/
Definitions of battle-ax word
- noun battle-ax a heavy ax with a wide blade, formerly used as a weapon of war 3
- noun battle-ax a woman who is harsh, domineering, etc. 3
- noun battle-ax a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war. 1
- noun battle-ax Slang. a domineering, aggressive, sharp-tempered person, especially a woman. 1
- noun battle-ax (mostly US) Alternative spelling of battle axe. 0
- noun battle-ax (Informal) (often pejorative, usually with "old") A domineering and antagonistic woman. UK spelling: battle-axe, battle axe or battleaxe. 0
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Origin of battle-ax
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English batelax
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Battle-ax
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
battle-ax popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for battle-ax
noun battle-ax
- shrew — any of several small, mouselike insectivores of the genus Sorex and related genera, having a long, sharp snout.
- virago — a loud-voiced, ill-tempered, scolding woman; shrew.
- nag — to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
- scold — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
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