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- [dik-inz]
- /ˈdɪk ɪnz/
- /ˈdɪk.ɪnz/
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- [dik-inz]
- /ˈdɪk ɪnz/
Definitions of dickens word
- noun dickens Charles (John Huffam), pen name Boz. 1812–70, English novelist, famous for the humour and sympathy of his characterization and his criticism of social injustice. His major works include The Pickwick Papers (1837), Oliver Twist (1839), Nicholas Nickleby (1839), Old Curiosity Shop (1840–41), Martin Chuzzlewit (1844), David Copperfield (1850), Bleak House (1853), Little Dorrit (1857), and Great Expectations (1861) 3
- noun dickens Charles (John Huffam)(pseud. Boz) 1812-70; Eng. novelist 3
- noun dickens devil; deuce 3
- noun dickens Charles (John Huf·fam) [huhf-uh m] /ˈhʌf əm/ (Show IPA), ("Boz") 1812–70, English novelist. 1
- noun dickens Used for emphasis, euphemistically invoking the Devil. 1
- noun dickens (euphemistic) The devil. 0
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Origin of dickens
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; apparently a fanciful use of Dicken, form of Dick, proper name
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Parts of speech for Dickens
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dickens popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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".
dickens usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dickens
noun dickens
- infant — a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk; baby.
- toddler — a person who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.
- adolescent — Adolescent is used to describe young people who are no longer children but who have not yet become adults. It also refers to their behaviour.
- juvenile — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books.
- youth — the condition of being young.
adj dickens
- naughty — improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent: a naughty word.
- impish — mischievous.
- sly — cunning or wily: sly as a fox.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- malicious — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
Antonyms for dickens
noun dickens
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
- parent — a father or a mother.
- adolescent — Adolescent is used to describe young people who are no longer children but who have not yet become adults. It also refers to their behaviour.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- god — the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
adj dickens
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- behaved — to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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