bettong

bet·tong

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-tawng, -tong]
- /bəˈtɔŋ, -ˈtɒŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-tawng, -tong]
- /bəˈtɔŋ, -ˈtɒŋ/

Definitions of bettong word

noun bettong a species of rat kangaroo of Australia having a short nose 3
noun bettong any of several marsupials of the genus Bettongia, of Australia and nearby regions, comprising the short-nosed rat-kangaroos, characterized by short, rounded ears, long hind feet, and a naked muzzle tip: all four species are endangered. 1
noun bettong Any marsupial of the genus Bettongia, closely related to kangaroos. 0

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Origin of bettong

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40, bettong is from the Dharuk word ba-daŋ

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bettong popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

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