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- [lair-ee]
- /ˈlɛər i/
- /ˈleə.ri/
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- [lair-ee]
- /ˈlɛər i/
Definitions of lairy word
- adjective lairy of, relating to, or characteristic of a lair. 1
- noun lairy Cunning or conceited. 1
- adjective lairy gaudy or flashy 0
- adjective lairy (Britain) Touchy, aggressive or confrontational, usually while drunk. 0
- adjective lairy (Australia) Vulgar and flashy. 0
- adjective lairy (Australia) Socially unacceptable. 0
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Origin of lairy
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; apparently to be identified with British, especially Cockney slang lairy cunning, knowing, conceited, respelling (representing dial. pronunciation) of leery1
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Parts of speech for Lairy
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lairy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
lairy usage trend in Literature
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