Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gaf-uh l]
- /ˈgæf əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gaf-uh l]
- /ˈgæf əl/
Definitions of gaffle word
- verb with object gaffle to take hold of; seize. 1
- verb without object gaffle to take as one's own (used in the phrase gaffle on to): I'm going to gaffle on to that last piece of pie. 1
- noun gaffle (obsolete) A lever used to bend a crossbow. 1
- noun gaffle A steel spur attached to a gamecock. 0
- verb gaffle To seize. 0
- verb gaffle To steal. 0
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Origin of gaffle
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; perhaps blend of gaff1 and grapple
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gaffle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gaffle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
gaffle usage trend in Literature
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