leafleting

leaf·let

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef-lit]
- /ˈlif lɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef-lit]
- /ˈlif lɪt/

Definitions of leafleting word

noun leafleting a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution. 1
noun leafleting one of the separate blades or divisions of a compound leaf. 1
noun leafleting a small leaflike part or structure. 1
noun leafleting a small or young leaf. 1
verb with object leafleting to distribute leaflets or handbills to or among: Campaign workers leafleted shoppers at the mall. 1
verb without object leafleting to distribute leaflets. 1

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Origin of leafleting

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90; leaf + -let

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Parts of speech for Leafleting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Leafleting

leafleting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

leafleting usage trend in Literature

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