falstaffian

Fal·staff·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawl-staf-ee-uh n]
- /fɔlˈstæf i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawl-staf-ee-uh n]
- /fɔlˈstæf i ən/

Definitions of falstaffian word

adjective falstaffian of, relating to, or having the qualities of Falstaff, especially his robust, bawdy humor, good-natured rascality, and brazen braggadocio: Falstaffian wit. 1
adjective falstaffian jovial, plump, and dissolute 0
adjective falstaffian corpulent and jolly. 0
adjective falstaffian Of or pertaining to the traits of the comic character Falstaff. 0

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Origin of falstaffian

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; Falstaff + -ian

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Parts of speech for Falstaffian

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falstaffian 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 67% 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.

falstaffian usage trend in Literature

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