Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-li-kyoo]
- /ˈkɜr lɪˌkyu/
- /ˈkɜː.lɪ.kjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-li-kyoo]
- /ˈkɜr lɪˌkyu/
Definitions of curlicue word
- countable noun curlicue Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen. 3
- noun curlicue an intricate ornamental curl or twist 3
- noun curlicue a fancy curve, flourish, etc. as in a design or in handwriting 3
- noun curlicue an ornamental, fancy curl or twist, as in a signature. 1
- noun curlicue A decorative curl or twist in calligraphy or in the design of an object. 1
- noun curlicue curling flourish 1
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Origin of curlicue
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; curly + cue2
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Parts of speech for Curlicue
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curlicue popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
curlicue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curlicue
noun curlicue
- braid — Braid is a narrow piece of decorated cloth or twisted threads, which is used to decorate clothes or curtains.
- tendril — a threadlike, leafless organ of climbing plants, often growing in spiral form, which attaches itself to or twines round some other body, so as to support the plant.
- twine — a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
- convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
- lap — the act of lapping liquid.
Antonyms for curlicue
noun curlicue
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- straightness — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Top questions with curlicue
- what does curlicue mean?
- how to crochet a curlicue?
- what is a curlicue?
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