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- [pey-puh-ree]
- /ˈpeɪ pə ri/
- /ˈpeɪ.pər.i/
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- [pey-puh-ree]
- /ˈpeɪ pə ri/
Definitions of papery word
- adjective papery like paper; thin or flimsy: the papery petals of the narcissus. 1
- adjective papery Something that is papery is thin and dry like paper. 0
- adjective papery like paper, esp in thinness, flimsiness, or dryness 0
- adjective papery thin, light, etc., like paper 0
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Origin of papery
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; paper + -y1
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Parts of speech for Papery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
papery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
papery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for papery
adj papery
- cardboard — Cardboard is thick, stiff paper that is used, for example, to make boxes and models.
- chiffon — Chiffon is a kind of very thin silk or nylon cloth that you can see through.
- cut rate — a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.
- disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
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