Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [cheynj uhp]
- /tʃeɪndʒ ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [cheynj uhp]
- /tʃeɪndʒ ʌp/
Definitions of change-up word
- noun change-up a temporary shift or variation in a normal routine or regular pattern of activity: Reading a mystery novel has been a real change of pace for me. 1
- noun change-up Also called change-up [cheynj-uhp] /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌp/ (Show IPA). Baseball. a ball that is thrown by a pitcher with the same motion as for a fastball but that travels with less speed, making the pitch more difficult for the batter to time. 1
- noun change-up (baseball) A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery. 0
- noun change-up (by extension) An unexpected event. 0
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Origin of change-up
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Change-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
change-up popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
See also
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