out of joint

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [out uhv, ov joint]
- /aʊt ʌv, ɒv dʒɔɪnt/
- /ˈaʊt əv dʒɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [out uhv, ov joint]
- /aʊt ʌv, ɒv dʒɔɪnt/

Definitions of out of joint words

noun out of joint the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 1
noun out of joint a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with nails, screws, or glue. 1
noun out of joint Anatomy, Zoology. the movable or fixed place or part where two bones or elements of a skeleton join. the form or structure of such a part, as a ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, etc. 1
noun out of joint Chiefly British. one of the large portions into which a section of meat is divided by a butcher, as the shoulder or leg, especially as served at a dining table. 1
noun out of joint Slang.. Also called jay2 . a marijuana cigarette. 1
noun out of joint Slang. a dirty, cheap, or disreputable place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a restaurant or nightclub. a place or establishment, as a hotel, restaurant, etc.: We stayed in a very classy joint near the ocean. 1

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Origin of out of joint

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; 1900-05 for def 6; Middle English < Old French joint, jointe < Latin junctum, juncta, neuter and feminine of junctus (past participle of jungere “to join”), equivalent to jung- join + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Out of joint

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out of joint popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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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