battle-axe

bat·tle-ax

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bat-l aks]
- /ˈbæt l æks/
- /ˈbætl æks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat-l aks]
- /ˈbæt l æks/

Definitions of battle-axe word

countable noun battle-axe If you call a middle-aged or older woman a battle-axe, you mean she is very difficult and unpleasant because of her fierce and determined attitude. 3
countable noun battle-axe A battle-axe is a large axe that was used as a weapon. 3
noun battle-axe (formerly) a large broad-headed axe 3
noun battle-axe an argumentative domineering woman 3
noun battle-axe a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war. 1
noun battle-axe Slang. a domineering, aggressive, sharp-tempered person, especially a woman. 1

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Origin of battle-axe

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English batelax

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Parts of speech for Battle-axe

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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battle-axe 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.