Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ger]
- /ˈoʊ gər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ger]
- /ˈoʊ gər/
Definitions of ogrism word
- noun ogrism a monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh. 1
- noun ogrism a monstrously ugly, cruel, or barbarous person. 1
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Origin of ogrism
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French; perhaps ≪ Latin Orcus Orcus
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Parts of speech for Ogrism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ogrism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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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