Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawg-tahy, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌtaɪ, ˈhɒg-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawg-tahy, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌtaɪ, ˈhɒg-/
Definitions of hogtying word
- verb with object hogtying to tie (an animal) with all four feet together. 1
- verb with object hogtying to hamper or thwart: Repeated delays hogtied the investigation. 1
- verb hogtying present participle of hogtie. 0
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Origin of hogtying
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1890-95; hog + tie
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Parts of speech for Hogtying
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hogtying popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
hogtying usage trend in Literature
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