drop dead

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drop ded]
- /drɒp dɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drop ded]
- /drɒp dɛd/

Definitions of drop dead words

adjective drop dead inspiring awe, astonishment, or envy: a drop-dead guest list; a drop-dead sable coat. 1
adjective drop dead being the most extreme limit or possibility: What's the drop-dead date for handing in term papers? That is our drop-dead offer. 1
noun drop dead a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule. 1
noun drop dead the quantity of liquid contained in such a globule. 1
noun drop dead a very small quantity of liquid: I'll have a little more tea, just a drop. 1
noun drop dead a minute quantity of anything: not even a drop of mercy. 1

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Origin of drop dead

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Drop dead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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drop dead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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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Synonyms for drop dead

verb drop dead

buy the farm — a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
croak — When a frog or bird croaks, it makes a harsh, low sound.
kick the bucket — a deep, cylindrical vessel, usually of metal, plastic, or wood, with a flat bottom and a semicircular bail, for collecting, carrying, or holding water, sand, fruit, etc.; pail.
pop off — to make a short, quick, explosive sound: The cork popped.

All 4 Synonyms of drop dead