kurbash

kur·bash

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo r-bash]
- /ˈkʊər bæʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo r-bash]
- /ˈkʊər bæʃ/

Definitions of kurbash word

noun kurbash a whip with leather thongs, formerly used in Turkey, Egypt, etc. 1
verb with object kurbash to whip with a kurbash. 1
noun kurbash a hide whip, used as an instrument of punishment 0
verb kurbash to whip (someone) with a kurbash 0
noun kurbash A whip or strap about a yard in length. 0
verb kurbash (Transitive Verb) To beat with a kurbash. 0

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Origin of kurbash

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < Arabic kurbāj ≪ Turkish kιrbaç whip

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Parts of speech for Kurbash

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kurbash popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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