galleywest

gal·ley-west

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-ee-west]
- /ˈgæl iˈwɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-ee-west]
- /ˈgæl iˈwɛst/

Definitions of galleywest word

adverb galleywest Informal. into a state of unconsciousness, confusion, or disarray (usually used in the phrase to knock galley-west). 1
adjective galleywest Northern U.S. lopsided; cockeyed. 1

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Origin of galleywest

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75, Americanism; alteration of British dialect collywest

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Parts of speech for Galleywest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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galleywest popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

galleywest usage trend in Literature

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