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- [bin-dl]
- /ˈbɪn dl/
- /ˈbɪn.dəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bin-dl]
- /ˈbɪn dl/
Definitions of bindle word
- noun bindle a small bundle of possessions carried by a homeless person 3
- noun bindle a small paper packet containing drugs 3
- noun bindle a bundle, as of bedding, carried by a hobo 3
- noun bindle a bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo. 1
- noun bindle (now Scots). 0
- noun bindle (US and Canada slang) A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll. 0
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Origin of bindle
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; probably akin to bundle; uncertain if < dialectal source or < German Bündel
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Parts of speech for Bindle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bindle 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bindle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bindle
noun bindle
- derelict — A place or building that is derelict is empty and in a bad state of repair because it has not been used or lived in for a long time.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- vagrant — a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp.
- drifter — a person or thing that drifts.
- tramp — to tread or walk with a firm, heavy, resounding step.
Antonyms for bindle
noun bindle
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- none — to no extent; in no way; not at all: The supply is none too great.
- one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
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