cloth cap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klawth, kloth kap]
- /klɔθ, klɒθ kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klawth, kloth kap]
- /klɔθ, klɒθ kæp/

Definitions of cloth cap words

countable noun cloth cap A cloth cap is a soft flat cap with a stiff, curved part at the front called a peak. Cloth caps are usually worn by men. 3
noun cloth cap a flat woollen cap with a stiff peak 3
noun cloth cap a symbol of working-class ethos or origin 3
noun cloth cap (as modifier) 3
modifier cloth cap symbolic of working-class ethos or origin 3
adjective cloth cap pertaining to or characteristic of the working class. 1

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Origin of cloth cap

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Cloth cap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cloth cap

cloth cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

cloth cap usage trend in Literature

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