gewgawed

gew·gaw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/

Definitions of gewgawed word

noun gewgawed something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble. 1
adjective gewgawed decorated gaudily 0
adjective gewgawed Covered in or decorated with gewgaws. 0

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Origin of gewgawed

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English giuegaue; gradational compound of uncertain origin; perhaps akin to Middle French, French gogo (see À gogo)

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Parts of speech for Gewgawed

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gewgawed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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