Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhnt]
- /bʌnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhnt]
- /bʌnt/
Definitions of bunter word
- noun bunter a batter who deliberately bunts the ball 3
- verb with object bunter (of a goat or calf) to push with the horns or head; butt. 1
- verb with object bunter Baseball. to bat (a pitched ball) very gently so that it rolls into the infield close to home plate, usually by holding the bat loosely in hands spread apart and allowing the ball to bounce off it. 1
- verb without object bunter to push (something) with the horns or head. 1
- verb without object bunter Baseball. to bunt a ball. 1
- noun bunter a push with the head or horns; butt. 1
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Origin of bunter
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; orig. British dial. (Central and S England): push, strike; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Bunter
noun
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preposition
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bunter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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