creped

crepe

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kreyp]
- /kreɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kreyp]
- /kreɪp/

Definitions of creped word

noun creped a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface. 1
noun creped a usually black band or piece of this material, worn as a token of mourning. 1
noun creped a thin, light, delicate pancake. 1
noun creped crepe paper. 1
noun creped crepe rubber. 1
verb with object creped to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe. 1

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Origin of creped

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < French < Latin crispus curled, wrinkled

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Parts of speech for Creped

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Creped

creped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.

creped usage trend in Literature

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