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- [nash]
- /næʃ/
- /ˈnæʃ.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nash]
- /næʃ/
Definitions of gnashing word
- verb with object gnashing to grind or strike (the teeth) together, especially in rage or pain. 1
- verb with object gnashing to bite with grinding teeth. 1
- verb without object gnashing to gnash the teeth. 1
- noun gnashing an act of gnashing. 1
- noun gnashing Present participle of gnash. 1
- noun gnashing act of grinding the teeth 1
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Origin of gnashing
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; variant of obsolete gnast, Middle English gnasten; compare Old Norse gnastan gnashing of teeth
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Parts of speech for Gnashing
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
gnashing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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