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- US Pronunciation
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- [john-ziz, johnz]
- /ˈdʒoʊn zɪz, dʒoʊnz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [john-ziz, johnz]
- /ˈdʒoʊn zɪz, dʒoʊnz/
Definitions of davy jones's locker words
- noun davy jones's locker the bottom of the sea; grave of those drowned at sea or buried there 3
- noun davy jones's locker the ocean's bottom, especially when regarded as the grave of all who perish at sea. 1
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Origin of davy jones's locker
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805
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Parts of speech for Davy jones's locker
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davy jones's locker popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for davy jones's locker
noun davy jones's locker
- ocean — the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
- blue — Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
- drink — to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
- briny — of or resembling brine; salty
- middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
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