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mooncalf

moon·calf
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moon-kaf, -kahf]
    • /ˈmunˌkæf, -ˌkɑf/
    • /ˈmuːnkɑːf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moon-kaf, -kahf]
    • /ˈmunˌkæf, -ˌkɑf/

Definitions of mooncalf word

  • noun plural mooncalf a congenitally grossly deformed and mentally defective person. 1
  • noun plural mooncalf a foolish person. 1
  • noun plural mooncalf a person who spends time idly daydreaming. 1
  • noun mooncalf a born fool; dolt 0
  • noun mooncalf a person who idles time away 0
  • noun mooncalf a freak or monster 0

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Origin of mooncalf

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; moon + calf1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Mooncalf

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mooncalf popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.

mooncalf usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for mooncalf

noun mooncalf

  • ass — An ass is an animal which is related to a horse but which is smaller and has long ears.
  • blockhead — a stupid person
  • bonehead — a stupid or obstinate person
  • boob — A woman's boobs are her breasts.
  • bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.

Top questions with mooncalf

  • what is a mooncalf?

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