gallinipper

gal·li·nip·per

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-uh-nip-er]
- /ˈgæl əˌnɪp ər/
- /ɡˈalɪnˌɪpə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-nip-er]
- /ˈgæl əˌnɪp ər/

Definitions of gallinipper word

noun gallinipper any of various insects that sting or bite, especially a large American mosquito, Psorophora ciliata. 1
noun gallinipper (US) Any large insect that bites, for example the mosquito. 1
noun gallinipper any biting insect, especially a large mosquito 0
noun gallinipper a large mosquito or other insect that has a painful bite or sting 0

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Origin of gallinipper

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; of obscure origin; final element apparently assimilated to nipper

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Parts of speech for Gallinipper

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gallinipper popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

gallinipper usage trend in Literature

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