limberneck

lim·ber·neck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-ber-nek]
- /ˈlɪm bərˌnɛk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-ber-nek]
- /ˈlɪm bərˌnɛk/

Definition of limberneck word

noun limberneck a fatal infection of botulism affecting birds, especially chickens and ducks, characterized by weakness of the neck muscles and inability to eat. 1

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Origin of limberneck

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; limber1 + neck

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Parts of speech for Limberneck

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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limberneck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

limberneck usage trend in Literature

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