joktaleg

jok·ta·leg

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jok-tuh-leg]
- /ˈdʒɒk təˌlɛg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jok-tuh-leg]
- /ˈdʒɒk təˌlɛg/

Definition of joktaleg word

noun joktaleg a large clasp knife or pocketknife; jackknife. 1

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Origin of joktaleg

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

1665-75; orig. Scots; first attested as jackteleg, perhaps with Jack, Jock and leg, alluding to knife handles carved in the form of a leg

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Parts of speech for Joktaleg

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joktaleg popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.