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- [fret-ee]
- /ˈfrɛt i/
- /frˈeti/
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- [fret-ee]
- /ˈfrɛt i/
Definitions of fretty word
- adjective fretty covered with criss-crossed and interlacing diagonal strips: argent, fretty sable. 1
- noun fretty (heraldry) Covered with a lattice-like pattern of diagonally interlaced bendlets and bendlets sinister. 1
- adjective fretty tending to fret; fretful 0
- adjective fretty decorated with interlacing frets 0
- adjective fretty Inclined to fret, agitated, worrying. 0
- adjective fretty (Colloquial) Inflamed, like a sore. 0
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Origin of fretty
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; fret1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Fretty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fretty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
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