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- [bur]
- /bɜr/
- /ˈbɜːrɪŋ /
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- [bur]
- /bɜr/
Definitions of burring word
- noun burring a pronunciation of the r- sound as a uvular trill, as in certain Northern English dialects. 1
- noun burring a pronunciation of the r- sound as an alveolar flap or trill, as in Scottish English. 1
- noun burring any pronunciation popularly considered rough or nonurban. 1
- noun burring a whirring noise. 1
- verb with object burring to pronounce (words, sounds, etc.) with a burr. 1
- verb without object burring to speak with a burr. 1
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Origin of burring
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English burre, apparently cognate with Danish burre, Norwegian, Swedish borre bur
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Parts of speech for Burring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
burring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burring
verb burring
- ostracize — to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.: His friends ostracized him after his father's arrest.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- scold — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
- boycott — If a country, group, or person boycotts a country, organization, or activity, they refuse to be involved with it in any way because they disapprove of it.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
Antonyms for burring
verb burring
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- note — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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