dernier cri

der·nier cri

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dern-yey kree, durn-; French der-nyey kree]
- /ˈdɛrn yeɪ ˈkri, ˈdɜrn-; French dɛr nyeɪ ˈkri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dern-yey kree, durn-; French der-nyey kree]
- /ˈdɛrn yeɪ ˈkri, ˈdɜrn-; French dɛr nyeɪ ˈkri/

Definitions of dernier cri words

noun dernier cri the latest fashion; the last word 3
noun dernier cri the latest fashion; last word 3
noun dernier cri the latest fashion; last word. 1
noun dernier cri The latest sensation; the last word, the newest or ultimate expression or example (of something). 0

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Origin of dernier cri

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < French: literally, last cry

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Parts of speech for Dernier cri

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dernier cri popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for dernier cri

noun dernier cri

avant-garde — Avant-garde art, music, theatre, and literature is very modern and experimental.
craze — If there is a craze for something, it is very popular for a short time.
fad — a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.
hip — hypochondria.
look — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.

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