hogchoker

hog·chok·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawg-choh-ker, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌtʃoʊ kər, ˈhɒg-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawg-choh-ker, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌtʃoʊ kər, ˈhɒg-/

Definition of hogchoker word

noun hogchoker a sole, Trinectes maculatus, found in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and south to Panama. 1

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Origin of hogchoker

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; so called to indicate that the fish is worthless, even as food for hogs

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Parts of speech for Hogchoker

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hogchoker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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