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checky

check·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [chek-ee]
    • /ˈtʃɛk i/
    • /tʃˈeki/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chek-ee]
    • /ˈtʃɛk i/

Definitions of checky word

  • adjective checky having squares of alternating tinctures or furs; checked 3
  • adjective checky divided into several rows of squares of two alternating tinctures: a fess checky, or and azure. 1
  • noun checky (heraldry) Alternative form of chequy. 1

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Origin of checky

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English cheke(e) < Middle French escheque checked, chequered in pattern, past participle of eschequer, derivative of eschec check1

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Parts of speech for Checky

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

checky popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.

checky usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for checky

adj checky

  • motley — exhibiting great diversity of elements: a motley crowd. Synonyms: heterogenous, varied, diverse, mixed, assorted, sundry; incongruous, disparate, diversified, dissimilar, divergent. Antonyms: homogeneous, uniform, identical; similar, like.
  • spotted — Radio, Television. pertaining to the point of origin of a local broadcast. broadcast between announced programs.
  • diversified — distinguished by various forms or by a variety of objects: diversified activity.
  • variegated — varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
  • mutable — liable or subject to change or alteration.

adjective checky

  • patterned — a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.

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