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- [frinj]
- /frɪndʒ/
- /frˈɪŋi/
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- [frinj]
- /frɪndʒ/
Definitions of fringy word
- noun fringy a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. 1
- noun fringy anything resembling or suggesting this: a fringe of grass around a swimming pool. 1
- noun fringy an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world. 1
- noun fringy something regarded as peripheral, marginal, secondary, or extreme in relation to something else: the lunatic fringe of a strong political party. 1
- noun fringy Optics. one of the alternate light and dark bands produced by diffraction or interference. 1
- noun fringy fringe benefit. 1
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Origin of fringy
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English frenge < Old French (French frange) < Vulgar Latin *frimbia, metathetic variant of Late Latin fimbria, Latin fimbriae fringe
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Parts of speech for Fringy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fringy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
fringy usage trend in Literature
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