cyberbullying

cy·ber·bul·ly·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-ber-boo l-ee-ing]
- /ˈsaɪ bərˌbʊl i ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-ber-boo l-ee-ing]
- /ˈsaɪ bərˌbʊl i ɪŋ/

Definitions of cyberbullying word

uncountable noun cyberbullying Cyberbullying is the use of the Internet to frighten or upset someone, usually by sending them unpleasant messages. 3
noun cyberbullying the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously. 1
noun plural cyberbullying a person who does this. 1
noun cyberbullying The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. 1
noun cyberbullying Persistent acts in cyberspace intended to make life unpleasant for another person. 0
verb cyberbullying present participle of cyberbully. 0

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Origin of cyberbullying

First appearance:

before 2000

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 2000-05; cyberbully + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Cyberbullying

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cyberbullying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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