hatcheck

hat·check

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hat-chek]
- /ˈhætˌtʃɛk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hat-chek]
- /ˈhætˌtʃɛk/

Definitions of hatcheck word

adjective hatcheck of, noting, or engaged in the checking of hats, coats, umbrellas, etc., into temporary safekeeping: a hatcheck girl. 1
adjective hatcheck used in checking of hats, coats, etc.: a hatcheck room. 1
noun hatcheck Of or employed in a checkroom for hats, coats, and other personal items. 1
noun hatcheck cloakroom 1
noun hatcheck a cloakroom attendant 0
adjective hatcheck of, for, or working in a checkroom for hats, coats, etc. 0

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Origin of hatcheck

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; hat + check1 (in the sense of “a ticket or token of ownership of an article left in the temporary custody of another”)

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Parts of speech for Hatcheck

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hatcheck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

hatcheck usage trend in Literature

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