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fortuneteller

for·tune-tell·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fawr-chuh n-tel-er]
    • /ˈfɔr tʃənˌtɛl ər/
    • /fəˈtjuːnɪtelər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-chuh n-tel-er]
    • /ˈfɔr tʃənˌtɛl ər/

Definitions of fortuneteller word

  • noun fortuneteller a person who claims the ability to predict the future. 1
  • noun fortuneteller A person who professes to predict the future in return for money. 1
  • noun fortuneteller a person who professes to foretell events, esp. events in other people's lives 0
  • noun fortuneteller A cootie catcher. 0

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Origin of fortuneteller

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; fortune + teller

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Parts of speech for Fortuneteller

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fortuneteller popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

fortuneteller usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fortuneteller

noun fortuneteller

  • diviner — a theologian; scholar in religion.
  • medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
  • seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
  • prophet — a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
  • augur — If something augurs well or badly for a person or a future situation, it is a sign that things will go well or badly.

Top questions with fortuneteller

  • how to make a fortuneteller?
  • how to make a paper fortuneteller?

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