body drop
bod·y drop
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee drop]
- /ˈbɒd i drɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee drop]
- /ˈbɒd i drɒp/
Definition of body drop words
- noun body drop a judo throw executed by grabbing the opponent as one is turning one's back and then extending a leg to pull the opponent down over it. 1
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Origin of body drop
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
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Parts of speech for Body drop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
body drop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
body drop usage trend in Literature
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