Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [limp-see]
- /ˈlɪmp si/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [limp-see]
- /ˈlɪmp si/
Definitions of limpsy word
- adjective limpsy flimsy; limp; weak; lazy; flaccid. 1
- noun limpsy (US, dialect) limp; flexible; flimsy. 1
- adjective limpsy weak; limp 0
- adjective limpsy limp, as from exhaustion or weakness 0
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Origin of limpsy
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1815-25; limp2 + -sy
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Parts of speech for Limpsy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limpsy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
limpsy usage trend in Literature
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