madtom

mad·tom

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mad-tom]
- /ˈmædˈtɒm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mad-tom]
- /ˈmædˈtɒm/

Definitions of madtom word

noun madtom any of several tadpolelike, freshwater catfishes of the genus Noturus, of the central and eastern U.S., having a poisonous pectoral spine: some are threatened or endangered. 1
noun madtom any of various North American catfish 0

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Origin of madtom

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; mad + tom

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Parts of speech for Madtom

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madtom popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

madtom usage trend in Literature

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