Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in kroud]
- /ɪn kraʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in kroud]
- /ɪn kraʊd/
Definition of in-crowd word
- noun in-crowd in-group (def 1). 1
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Origin of in-crowd
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for In-crowd
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in-crowd popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
Synonyms for in-crowd
noun in-crowd
- circle — A circle is a shape consisting of a curved line completely surrounding an area. Every part of the line is the same distance from the centre of the area.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- lot — lot (def 14).
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- coterie — A coterie of a particular kind is a small group of people who are close friends or have a common interest, and who do not want other people to join them.
Antonyms for in-crowd
noun in-crowd
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- proletariat — common people, working class
- worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.
- commonality — Commonality is used to refer to a feature or purpose that is shared by two or more people or things.
- low-life — a despicable person, especially a degenerate or immoral person.
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