Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mer-ee-mey-ker]
- /ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mer-ee-mey-ker]
- /ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kər/
Definitions of merrymaker word
- noun merrymaker a person who gaily or enthusiastically takes part in some festive or merry celebration; reveler. 1
- noun merrymaker One who makes merry; a reveler or celebrant. 1
- noun merrymaker reveller, partygoer 1
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Origin of merrymaker
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; merry + maker
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Parts of speech for Merrymaker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
merrymaker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
merrymaker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for merrymaker
noun merrymaker
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- jester — a person who is given to witticisms, jokes, and pranks.
- mime — the art or technique of portraying a character, mood, idea, or narration by gestures and bodily movements; pantomime.
- buffoon — If you call someone a buffoon, you mean that they often do foolish things.
- comedian — A comedian is an entertainer whose job is to make people laugh, by telling jokes or funny stories.
Antonyms for merrymaker
noun merrymaker
- killjoy — a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport.
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