clodhoppers

clod·hop·per

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klod-hop-er]
- /ˈklɒdˌhɒp ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klod-hop-er]
- /ˈklɒdˌhɒp ər/

Definitions of clodhoppers word

noun plural clodhoppers a large heavy shoe or boot 3
noun clodhoppers a clumsy boor; rustic; bumpkin. 1
noun clodhoppers clodhoppers, strong, heavy shoes. 1
noun clodhoppers Plural form of clodhopper (especially referring to heavy or clumsy shoes). 1
noun clodhoppers plural of clodhopper (especially referring to heavy or clumsy shoes). 0

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Origin of clodhoppers

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

1680-90; clod + hopper, modeled on grasshopper

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Parts of speech for Clodhoppers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clodhoppers popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

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Synonyms for clodhoppers

noun clodhoppers

brogans — a heavy, sturdy shoe, especially an ankle-high work shoe.
lummoxes — a clumsy, stupid person.
boors — a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person.
boots — (formerly) a shoeblack who cleans the guests' shoes in a hotel

All 9 Synonyms of clodhoppers