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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
- /ˈbʊlɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
Definitions of bullet word
- countable noun bullet A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun. 3
- noun bullet a small metallic missile enclosed in a cartridge, used as the projectile of a gun, rifle, etc 3
- noun bullet the entire cartridge 3
- noun bullet something resembling a bullet, esp in shape or effect 3
- noun bullet a fixed interest security with a single maturity date 3
- noun bullet the final repayment of a loan that repays the whole of the sum borrowed, as interim payments have been for interest only 3
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Origin of bullet
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Middle French boullette, equivalent to boulle ball (see bowl2) + -ette -ette
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Parts of speech for Bullet
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bullet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bullet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullet
noun bullet
- ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
- shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- cartridge — A cartridge is a metal or cardboard tube containing a bullet and an explosive substance. Cartridges are used in guns.
- rocket — Maurice [maw-rees;; French moh-rees] /mɔˈris;; French moʊˈris/ (Show IPA), ("Rocket") 1921–2000, Canadian hockey player.
- slug — a hard blow or hit, especially with a fist or baseball bat.
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