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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahy]
- /faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fahy]
- /faɪ/
Definitions of fie word
- noun fie Used to express disgust or outrage. 1
- exclamation fie an exclamation of distaste or mock dismay 0
- interjection fie for shame 0
- interjection fie (archaic, often followed by on or upon) Used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage. 0
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Origin of fie
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English fi < Middle French < Latin; compare Old Norse fȳ, Latin phy
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Parts of speech for Fie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fie 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.
fie usage trend in Literature
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