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- [boh-leg]
- /ˈboʊˌlɛg/
- /ˈbeʊ.leɡd/
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- [boh-leg]
- /ˈboʊˌlɛg/
Definitions of bowlegged word
- adjective bowlegged having bowlegs 3
- noun bowlegged outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. 1
- noun bowlegged a leg so curved. 1
- adjective bowlegged bandy, with legs bending outwards 1
- adverb bowlegged with legs bending outwards 1
- adjective bowlegged Alternative spelling of bow-legged. 0
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Origin of bowlegged
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; bow2 + leg
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bowlegged
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bowlegged popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bowlegged usage trend in Literature
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with b
- Words starting with bo
- Words starting with bow
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