galloot

gal·loot

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-loot]
- /gəˈlut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-loot]
- /gəˈlut/

Definitions of galloot word

noun galloot an awkward, eccentric, or foolish person. 1
noun galloot Alternative form of galoot. 1

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Origin of galloot

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Galloot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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galloot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

galloot usage trend in Literature

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