beau geste

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [boh jest]
- /boʊ dʒɛst/
- /bəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh jest]
- /boʊ dʒɛst/

Definitions of beau geste words

noun beau geste a noble or gracious gesture or act, esp one that is meaningless 3
noun beau geste a fine or beautiful gesture 3
noun beau geste an act or offer that seems fine, noble, etc., but is empty 3
noun plural beau geste a fine or noble gesture, often futile or only for effect. 1
noun beau geste A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance. 0

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Parts of speech for Beau geste

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beau geste popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

beau geste usage trend in Literature

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