Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kreyp]
- /kreɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kreyp]
- /kreɪp/
Definitions of creping word
- noun creping a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface. 1
- noun creping a usually black band or piece of this material, worn as a token of mourning. 1
- noun creping a thin, light, delicate pancake. 1
- noun creping crepe paper. 1
- noun creping crepe rubber. 1
- verb with object creping to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe. 1
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Origin of creping
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < French < Latin crispus curled, wrinkled
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Creping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
creping 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 73% 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.
creping usage trend in Literature
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