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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/
Definitions of debunker word
- verb with object debunker to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans. 1
- noun debunker Someone who debunks. 1
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Origin of debunker
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; de- + bunk2
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Parts of speech for Debunker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debunker popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
debunker usage trend in Literature
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