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dumbshow

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Definitions of dumbshow word

  • noun dumbshow Gestures used to convey a meaning or message without speech; mime. 1
  • noun dumbshow a part of a play acted in pantomime, popular in early English drama 0
  • noun dumbshow meaningful gestures; mime 0
  • noun dumbshow gesturing in an attempt to convey meaning. 0

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Parts of speech for Dumbshow

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dumbshow popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

dumbshow usage trend in Literature

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