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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-ling]
- /ˈbɜr lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bur-ling]
- /ˈbɜr lɪŋ/
Definitions of birling word
- noun birling a game in which each of two lumberjacks, standing on the same floating log, birls the log so as to try to cause the other to fall off 3
- noun birling British Informal. an attempt; a gamble. 1
- verb with object birling to pour (a drink) or pour a drink for. 1
- verb without object birling to drink deeply; carouse. 1
- noun birling Alternative form of birlinn. 0
- verb birling present participle of birl. 0
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Parts of speech for Birling
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birling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
birling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with birling
- where is birling gap?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with b
- Words starting with bi
- Words starting with bir
- Words starting with birl
- Words starting with birli
- Words starting with birlin
- Words starting with birling
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