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- [jilt]
- /dʒɪlt/
- /ˈʤɪltə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jilt]
- /dʒɪlt/
Definitions of jilter word
- verb with object jilter to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly. 1
- noun jilter a woman who jilts a lover. 1
- noun jilter One who jilts another. 1
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Origin of jilter
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; earlier jilt harlot, syncopated variant of jillet
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Parts of speech for Jilter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jilter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
jilter usage trend in Literature
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