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- [luhngk-hed]
- /ˈlʌŋkˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhngk-hed]
- /ˈlʌŋkˌhɛd/
Definition of lunks word
- noun lunks a dull or stupid person; blockhead. 1
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Origin of lunks
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55, Americanism; lunk (perhaps blend of lump1 and hunk) + head
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Parts of speech for Lunks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lunks popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
lunks usage trend in Literature
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