dubbin

dub·bin

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhb-in]
- /ˈdʌb ɪn/
- /ˈdʌb.ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhb-in]
- /ˈdʌb ɪn/

Definitions of dubbin word

noun dubbin a mixture of tallow and oil used in dressing leather. 1
noun dubbin Prepared grease used for softening and waterproofing leather. 1
noun dubbin a greasy mixture of tallow and oil applied to leather to soften it and make it waterproof 0
noun dubbin a greasy preparation for softening and waterproofing leather 0
noun dubbin A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften leather, and make it waterproof. 0

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Origin of dubbin

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; variant of gerund of dub1 (in the sense “rubbing or smoothing leather or wood”)

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Parts of speech for Dubbin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dubbin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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 dubbin

noun dubbin

dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
polish — to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
blacking — any preparation, esp one containing lampblack, for giving a black finish to shoes, metals, etc
wax — a fit of anger; rage.
waterproofing — Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water.

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