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nigger in the woodpile

nig·ger in the wood·pile
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nig-er in stressed th ee woo d-pahyl]
    • /ˈnɪg ər ɪn stressed ði ˈwʊdˌpaɪl/
    • /ˈnɪ.ɡə(r) ɪn ðə ˈwʊd.paɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nig-er in stressed th ee woo d-pahyl]
    • /ˈnɪg ər ɪn stressed ði ˈwʊdˌpaɪl/

Definitions of nigger in the woodpile words

  • noun nigger in the woodpile a hidden snag or hindrance 0
  • noun nigger in the woodpile (offensive) A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious. 0
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Parts of speech for Nigger in the woodpile

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nigger in the woodpile popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".

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