josser

jos·ser

J j

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jos-er]
- /ˈdʒɒs ər/
- /ˈdʒɒ.sə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jos-er]
- /ˈdʒɒs ər/

Definitions of josser word

noun josser fellow, especially one who is or is made to appear foolish or simpleminded. 1
noun josser An outsider working in a circus. 1
noun josser a simpleton; fool 0
noun josser a fellow; chap 0
noun josser a clergyman 0
noun josser (Informal) (Britain) A man, especially one who seems foolish or simpleminded. 0

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Origin of josser

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Josser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Josser

josser popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.

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