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- [bos-kee]
- /ˈbɒs ki/
- /ˈbɒ.ski/
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- [bos-kee]
- /ˈbɒs ki/
Definitions of bosky word
- adjective bosky containing or consisting of bushes or thickets 3
- adjective bosky covered with trees or shrubs; wooded; sylvan 3
- adjective bosky covered with bushes, shrubs, and small trees; woody. 1
- adjective bosky shady. 1
- adjective bosky Having abundant bushes, shrubs or trees. 0
- adjective bosky Caused by trees or shrubs. 0
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Origin of bosky
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; bosk + -y1
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Parts of speech for Bosky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bosky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
bosky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bosky
adj bosky
Antonyms for bosky
adj bosky
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- dying — ceasing to live; approaching death; expiring: a dying man.
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- shrinking — to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact.