goffering

gof·fer·ing

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gof-er-ing]
- /ˈgɒf ər ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gof-er-ing]
- /ˈgɒf ər ɪŋ/

Definitions of goffering word

noun goffering an ornamental plaiting used for frills and borders, as on women's caps. 1
verb with object goffering to flute (a frill, ruffle, etc.), as with a heated iron. 1
noun goffering Present participle of goffer. 1
noun goffering Material that has been goffered or crimped. 0

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Origin of goffering

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; goffer + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Goffering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Goffering

goffering popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

goffering usage trend in Literature

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