freebees

free·bie

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-bee]
- /ˈfri bi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-bee]
- /ˈfri bi/

Definition of freebees word

noun freebees something given without charge or cost, as a ticket to a performance or sports event or a free sample at a store: Freebies can be very useful in promoting your brand or business. 1

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Origin of freebees

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30, Americanism; free + -bie, of uncertain origin; perhaps originally a noun phrase free bee, with bee2 as in put the bee on to borrow money with no intention of repaying it

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Parts of speech for Freebees

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freebees popularity

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

According to our data about 51% 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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