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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-ping]
- /ˈhɑr pɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahr-ping]
- /ˈhɑr pɪŋ/
Definitions of harping word
- noun harping a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers. 1
- noun harping anything that resembles this instrument, especially in having a row of parallel strings or wires, as various mechanical devices or kitchen implements for slicing cheese. 1
- noun harping a vertical metal frame shaped to bend around the bulb in a standing lamp and used to support a lamp shade. 1
- noun harping Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Irish birth or descent. 1
- noun harping Also called harper. any of several English coins issued for use in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries, bearing the figure of a harp on the reverse. 1
- noun harping South Midland and Southern U.S. a mouth harp; harmonica. 1
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Origin of harping
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; perhaps harp + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Harping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
harping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
harping usage trend in Literature
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