joskin

jos·kin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jos-kin]
- /ˈdʒɒs kɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jos-kin]
- /ˈdʒɒs kɪn/

Definitions of joskin word

noun joskin a bumpkin. 1
noun joskin A yokel, country bumpkin. 1
noun joskin a country bumpkin; hick 0

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Origin of joskin

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; perhaps blend of bumpkin1 and dial. joss to jostle, bump

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Parts of speech for Joskin

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joskin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

joskin usage trend in Literature

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