muckluck

muck·luck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhk-luhk]
- /ˈmʌk lʌk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhk-luhk]
- /ˈmʌk lʌk/

Definitions of muckluck word

noun muckluck a soft boot worn by Eskimos, often lined with fur and usually made of sealskin or reindeer skin. 1
noun muckluck a similar boot with a soft sole, usually worn for lounging. 1

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Origin of muckluck

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70, Americanism; < Yupik maklak bearded seal, incorrectly taken to mean “sealskin,” then transferred to boots made of sealskin

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Parts of speech for Muckluck

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muckluck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% 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.

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