Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lob-ee-gou]
- /ˈlɒb iˌgaʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lob-ee-gou]
- /ˈlɒb iˌgaʊ/
Definitions of lobbygow word
- noun lobbygow an errand boy, as formerly in the Chinatown section of a city. 1
- noun lobbygow a messenger or errand boy 0
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Origin of lobbygow
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; origin obscure
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Parts of speech for Lobbygow
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lobbygow popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
lobbygow usage trend in Literature
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