christmassy

Christ·mas

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-muh s]
- /ˈkrɪs məs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-muh s]
- /ˈkrɪs məs/

Definitions of christmassy word

adjective christmassy Something that is Christmassy is typical of or suitable for Christmas. 3
adjective christmassy of, relating to, or suitable for Christmas 3
noun christmassy the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus: celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an occasion for exchanging gifts. 1
abbreviation CHRISTMASSY Christmastime. 1
abbreviation CHRISTMASSY Christmastide. 1
adjective christmassy Resembling or having feelings of Christmas; festive. 0

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Origin of christmassy

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English cristmasse; Old English Cristes mǣsse Mass of Christ

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Parts of speech for Christmassy

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exclamation

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christmassy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% 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.