canikin

can·i·kin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-i-kin]
- /ˈkæn ɪ kɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-i-kin]
- /ˈkæn ɪ kɪn/

Definitions of canikin word

noun canikin a small can or drinking cup. 1
noun canikin a small wooden bucket. 1
noun canikin Alternative form of canakin. 1

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Origin of canikin

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; < Middle Dutch cannekijn little can, equivalent to canne can2 + -kijn -kin

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Parts of speech for Canikin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Canikin

canikin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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