croquis

cro·quis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-kee; French kraw-kee]
- /kroʊˈki; French krɔˈki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-kee; French kraw-kee]
- /kroʊˈki; French krɔˈki/

Definitions of croquis word

noun croquis a rough sketch of a live model 3
noun croquis a rough sketch, esp. one made by a designer of women's fashions 3
noun plural croquis a rough preliminary drawing; sketch. 1
noun croquis (arts) A quick and sketchy drawing, often of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn. 1
noun croquis (art) A quick and sketchy drawing, often of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn. 0

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Origin of croquis

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < French, equivalent to croqu(er) to make a quick sketch of, rough out, (earlier) know (a subject) superficially (apparently to be identified with croquer to crunch; see croquette) + -is noun suffix (see penthouse)

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Parts of speech for Croquis

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croquis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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