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- [hem-pee]
- /ˈhɛm pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hem-pee]
- /ˈhɛm pi/
Definitions of hempy word
- adjective hempy mischievous; often in trouble for mischief. 1
- noun hempy Like hemp. 1
- adjective hempy of or resembling hemp 0
- noun hempy a mischievous person; rogue 0
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Origin of hempy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English hempi made of hemp (see hemp, -y1); hence, fit for hanging by a hemp rope, and, by attenuation, mischievous
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Parts of speech for Hempy
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hempy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.