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- [bloo-ee]
- /ˈblu i/
- /ˈbluːi/
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- [bloo-ee]
- /ˈblu i/
Definitions of bluey word
- noun bluey a blanket 3
- noun bluey a swagman's bundle 3
- noun bluey a cattle dog 3
- noun bluey a red-headed person 3
- noun plural bluey swag2 (def 2). 1
- noun plural bluey a legal summons. 1
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Origin of bluey
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; blue + -y2; (def 1) so called because usually wrapped in a blue blanket; (def 2) so called from its blue binder
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Parts of speech for Bluey
noun
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bluey 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 54% 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.
bluey usage trend in Literature
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