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middies

mid·die
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mid-ee]
    • /ˈmɪd i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mid-ee]
    • /ˈmɪd i/

Definitions of middies word

  • noun middies a midshipman. 1
  • noun plural middies Informal. a midshipman. 1
  • noun plural middies middy blouse. 1
  • noun plural middies a medium-size drinking glass commonly holding half a pint and used for beer. 1
  • noun middies Plural form of middie. 1

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Parts of speech for Middies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

middies popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.

middies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for middies

noun middies

  • shell — a hard outer covering of an animal, as the hard case of a mollusk, or either half of the case of a bivalve mollusk.
  • turtleneck — a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
  • bodice — The bodice of a dress is the part above the waist.
  • pullover — Also called slipover. a garment, especially a sweater, that must be drawn over the head to be put on.
  • t-shirt — a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.

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