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- [hahm-boo]
- /ˈhɑmˌbu/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahm-boo]
- /ˈhɑmˌbu/
Definition of hambo word
- noun plural hambo a Swedish folk dance in three-quarter time, originating in the 16th century. 1
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Origin of hambo
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Swedish, dial. shortening of Hanebo parish in Hälsingland, Sweden, after which the dance is named
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Parts of speech for Hambo
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preposition
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exclamation
hambo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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