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- [nek-tahy]
- /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/
- /ˈnek.taɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-tahy]
- /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/
Definitions of necktie word
- noun necktie a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, under the collar, and tied in front to hang down the front of a shirt or to form a small bow. 1
- noun necktie any band, scarf, or tie fastened at the front of the neck. 1
- noun necktie Slang. a hangman's rope. 1
- noun necktie A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie. 1
- noun necktie tie worn around the neck 1
- countable noun necktie A necktie is a narrow piece of cloth that someone, usually a man, puts under his shirt collar and ties so that the ends hang down in front. 0
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Origin of necktie
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; neck + tie
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Parts of speech for Necktie
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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necktie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
necktie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necktie
noun necktie
- tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
- scarf — a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
- bandanna — A bandanna is a brightly-coloured piece of cloth which is worn around a person's neck or head.
- cravat — A cravat is a piece of folded cloth which a man wears wrapped around his neck.
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