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- US Pronunciation
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- [dik-see]
- /ˈdɪk si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dik-see]
- /ˈdɪk si/
Definitions of dixies word
- noun dixies Also called Dixieland, Dixie Land. the southern states of the United States, especially those that were formerly part of the Confederacy. 1
- noun dixies (italics) any of several songs with this name, especially the minstrel song (1859) by D. D. Emmett, popular as a Confederate war song. 1
- noun dixies a female given name. 1
- abbreviation DIXIES dixie. 1
- adjective dixies of, from, or characteristic of the southern states of the United States. 1
- idioms dixies whistle Dixie, to indulge in unrealistically optimistic fantasies. 1
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Origin of dixies
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Hindi dēgcī, diminutive of dēgcā pot
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Parts of speech for Dixies
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dixies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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