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- [hed-shring-ker]
- /ˈhɛdˌʃrɪŋ kər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hed-shring-ker]
- /ˈhɛdˌʃrɪŋ kər/
Definitions of headshrinker word
- noun headshrinker shrink (def 9). 1
- noun headshrinker A headhunter who preserved and shrank the heads of his dead enemies. 1
- noun headshrinker psychiatrist, psychoanalyst 1
- noun headshrinker a psychoanalyst 0
- noun headshrinker a head-hunter who shrinks the heads of his victims 0
- noun headshrinker a headhunter who shrinks the heads of his victims 0
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Origin of headshrinker
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; head + shrink + -er1
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Parts of speech for Headshrinker
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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headshrinker popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
headshrinker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for headshrinker
noun headshrinker
- therapist — a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
- analyst — An analyst is a person whose job is to analyse a subject and give opinions about it.
- shrink — to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact.
- psychotherapist — the treatment of psychological disorders or maladjustments by a professional technique, as psychoanalysis, group therapy, or behavioral therapy.
- psychoanalyse — to investigate or treat by psychoanalysis.
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