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- [chek-ee]
- /ˈtʃɛk i/
- /tʃˈeki/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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