Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jee string]
- /dʒi strɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jee string]
- /dʒi strɪŋ/
Definitions of gee-string word
- noun gee-string a loincloth or breechcloth, usually secured by a cord at the waist. 1
- noun gee-string such a garment made of a narrow strip of decorative fabric and worn by striptease entertainers. 1
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Origin of gee-string
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Gee-string
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gee-string popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
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