danglers

dan·gle

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dang-guh l]
- /ˈdæŋ gəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dang-guh l]
- /ˈdæŋ gəl/

Definitions of danglers word

verb without object danglers to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion: The rope dangled in the breeze. 1
verb without object danglers to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention. 1
verb without object danglers Grammar. to occur as a modifier without a head or as a participle without an implied subject, as leaving the tunnel in The daylight was blinding, leaving the tunnel. 1
verb with object danglers to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely. 1
verb with object danglers to offer as an inducement. 1
noun danglers the act of dangling. 1

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Origin of danglers

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; expressive word akin to Norwegian, Swedish dangla, Danish dangle dangle

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Parts of speech for Danglers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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danglers 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 60% 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.

danglers usage trend in Literature

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