orangey

or·ang·y

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-in-jee, or-]
- /ˈɔr ɪn dʒi, ˈɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-in-jee, or-]
- /ˈɔr ɪn dʒi, ˈɒr-/

Definitions of orangey word

adjective orangey resembling or suggesting an orange, as in taste, appearance, or color: decorated with orangy-pink flowers. 1
noun orangey Somewhat orange in colour. 1
adjective orangey Orangey means slightly orange in colour. 0
adjective orangey Orangey is also a combining form. 0
adjective orangey like oranges in taste or smell 0
adjective orangey near orange in colour 0

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Origin of orangey

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; orange + -y1

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Parts of speech for Orangey

noun

adjective

verb

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preposition

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determiner

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orangey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

orangey usage trend in Literature

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