Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawrm]
- /gɔrm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gawrm]
- /gɔrm/
Definitions of gorm word
- verb with object gorm to smear or cover with a gummy, sticky substance (often followed by up): My clothes were gaumed up from that axle grease. 1
- noun gorm Alternative form of gaum. 1
- noun gorm a foolish person 0
- verb gorm (Britain and US, dialects) To gawk; to stare or gape. 0
- verb gorm Alternative form of gaum (to smear). 0
- verb gorm (Colloquial) (rare) To devour; to wolf down (food). 0
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Origin of gorm
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; also British dial.; of uncertain origin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gorm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gorm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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gorm usage trend in Literature
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