cannikin

can·ni·kin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kan-i-kin]
- /ˈkæn ɪ kɪn/
- /ˈkæ.nɪkɪn/

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

Definitions of cannikin word

noun cannikin a small can, esp one used as a drinking vessel 3
noun cannikin a small can, esp. when used as a cup 3
noun cannikin a small can or drinking cup. 1
noun cannikin a small wooden bucket. 1
noun cannikin Alternative form of canakin. 1

See all 5 definitions of cannikin

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Origin of cannikin

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 Cannikin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cannikin

cannikin 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.

According to our data about 75% 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.

cannikin usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cannikin

noun cannikin

bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.
jar — Java archive
bottle — A bottle is a glass or plastic container in which drinks and other liquids are kept. Bottles are usually round with straight sides and a narrow top.
package — a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel.
vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.

All 28 Synonyms of cannikin