mob-cap

M m

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mob kap]
- /mɒb kæp/
- /mɒb kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mob kap]
- /mɒb kæp/

Definition of mob-cap word

noun mob-cap a soft cloth cap with a full crown, fitting down over the ears and frequently tying beneath the chin, formerly worn indoors by women. 1

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Origin of mob-cap

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; perhaps mob slattern (itself perhaps variant of Mab for Mabel) + cap1

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Parts of speech for Mob-cap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mob-cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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