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contortionist

con·tor·tion·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-tawr-shuh-nist]
    • /kənˈtɔr ʃə nɪst/
    • /kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-tawr-shuh-nist]
    • /kənˈtɔr ʃə nɪst/

Definitions of contortionist word

  • countable noun contortionist A contortionist is someone who twists their body into strange and unnatural shapes and positions in order to entertain other people, for example in a circus. 3
  • noun contortionist a performer who contorts his or her body for the entertainment of others 3
  • noun contortionist a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts 3
  • noun contortionist a person, as a circus acrobat, who can contort his or her body into unnatural positions 3
  • noun contortionist a person who performs gymnastic feats involving contorted postures. 1
  • noun contortionist a person who practices contortion: a verbal contortionist. 1
See all 9 definitions of contortionist

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Origin of contortionist

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; contortion + -ist

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Parts of speech for Contortionist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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contortionist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for contortionist

noun contortionist

  • gymnast — a person trained and skilled in gymnastics.
  • tumbler — a person who performs leaps, somersaults, and other bodily feats.
  • acrobat — a person noted for his frequent and rapid changes of position or allegiances
All 3 Synonyms of contortionist

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