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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawrj]
- /gɔrdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gawrj]
- /gɔrdʒ/
Definitions of gorger word
- noun gorger a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls, especially one through which a stream runs. 1
- noun gorger a small canyon. 1
- noun gorger a gluttonous meal. 1
- noun gorger something that is swallowed; contents of the stomach. 1
- noun gorger an obstructing mass: an ice gorge. 1
- noun gorger the seam formed at the point where the lapel meets the collar of a jacket or coat. 1
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Origin of gorger
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; (v.) Middle English < Old French gorger, derivative of gorge throat < Vulgar Latin *gorga, akin to Latin gurguliō gullet, throat, gurges whirlpool, eddy
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Parts of speech for Gorger
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gorger popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
gorger usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gorger
noun gorger
- hog — a hoofed mammal of the family Suidae, order Artiodactyla, comprising boars and swine.
- sensualist — a person given to the indulgence of the senses or appetites.
- pig — an earthenware crock, pot, pitcher, or jar.
- gourmand — a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess.
- stuffer — a person or thing that stuffs.
Antonyms for gorger
noun gorger
- disgorger — to eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit forth.
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