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bodice-ripper

bod·ice-rip·per
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bod-is rip-er]
    • /ˈbɒd ɪs ˈrɪp ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bod-is rip-er]
    • /ˈbɒd ɪs ˈrɪp ər/

Definitions of bodice-ripper word

  • noun bodice-ripper a modern Gothic novel or historical romance, usually in paperback format, featuring at least one passionate love scene, characteristically one in which the heroine vainly resists submitting to the villain or hero. 1
  • noun bodice-ripper Alternative spelling of bodice ripper. 0
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Parts of speech for Bodice-ripper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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bodice-ripper popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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