black market

black mar·ket

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blak mahr-kit]
- /blæk ˈmɑr kɪt/
- /blæk ˈmɑːkɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak mahr-kit]
- /blæk ˈmɑr kɪt/

Definitions of black market words

countable noun black market If something is bought or sold on the black market, it is bought or sold illegally. 3
noun black market any system in which goods or currencies are sold and bought illegally, esp in violation of controls or rationing 3
noun black market (as modifier) 3
noun black market the place where such a system operates 3
verb black market to sell (goods) on the black market 3
noun black market a place or system for selling goods illegally, as in violation of rationing 3

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Parts of speech for Black market

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black market 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.

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