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- [kik-shaw]
- /ˈkɪkˌʃɔ/
- /ˈkɪkʃɔː/
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- [kik-shaw]
- /ˈkɪkˌʃɔ/
Definitions of kickshaw word
- noun kickshaw a tidbit or delicacy, especially one served as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. 1
- noun kickshaw something showy but without value; trinket; trifle. 1
- noun kickshaw A fancy but insubstantial cooked dish, especially one of foreign origin. 1
- noun kickshaw a valueless trinket 0
- noun kickshaw a small elaborate or exotic delicacy 0
- noun kickshaw a fancy food or dish; delicacy; tidbit 0
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Origin of kickshaw
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; back formation from kickshaws < French quelque chose something (by folk etymology)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Kickshaw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kickshaw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
kickshaw usage trend in Literature
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