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- [kis-kuh-dee]
- /ˈkɪs kəˌdi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kis-kuh-dee]
- /ˈkɪs kəˌdi/
Definitions of kiskadee word
- noun kiskadee any of several American flycatchers of the genus Pitangus, especially P. sulphuratus (great kiskadee) ranging from the southwest U.S. to Argentina and noted for their loud calls and aggressive nature. 1
- noun kiskadee A large tyrant flycatcher with a black-and-white-striped head and bright yellow breast, found mainly in tropical America. 1
- noun kiskadee Either of two species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. 0
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Origin of kiskadee
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; said to be imitative
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Parts of speech for Kiskadee
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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kiskadee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
kiskadee usage trend in Literature
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