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- US Pronunciation
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- [dik-dik]
- /ˈdɪkˌdɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dik-dik]
- /ˈdɪkˌdɪk/
Definitions of dik-dik word
- noun dik-dik any antelope of the genus Madoqua or Rhynchotragus, of eastern and southwestern Africa, growing only to 14 inches (36 cm) high at the shoulder. 1
- noun dik-dik any small antelope of the genus Madoqua, inhabiting semiarid regions of Africa, having an elongated muzzle and, in the male, small stout horns 0
- noun dik-dik any of several very small antelopes (genus Madoqua) found in E Africa 0
- noun dik-dik A small antelope of the genus Madoqua, native to southern and eastern Africa having an elongated snout, a brown or grey/gray coat with a white belly, and an upright tuft on the crown. 0
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Origin of dik-dik
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; said to be a name imitative of the animal's cry, but language of orig. not ascertained
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Parts of speech for Dik-dik
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dik-dik popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
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