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heath robinson

heath Rob·in·son
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [heeth rob-in-suh n]
    • /hiθ ˈrɒb ɪn sən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [heeth rob-in-suh n]
    • /hiθ ˈrɒb ɪn sən/

Definitions of heath robinson words

  • adjective heath robinson (of a mechanical device) absurdly complicated in design and having a simple function 0
  • noun heath robinson Used in an attributive manner to describe anything ingenious but absurdly impractical. 0
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Parts of speech for Heath robinson

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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heath robinson popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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