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- [pahr-thee-uh n shot]
- /ˈpɑr θi ən ʃɒt/
- /ˈpɑː.θɪən ʃɒt/
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- [pahr-thee-uh n shot]
- /ˈpɑr θi ən ʃɒt/
Definitions of parthian shot words
- noun parthian shot a sharp, telling remark, act, gesture, etc., made in departing. 1
- noun parthian shot any hostile gesture or remark made in leaving 0
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Origin of parthian shot
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; so called from the ancient Parthian cavalry's habit of shooting arrows rearward at the enemy while in real or feigned flight
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Parts of speech for Parthian shot
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
parthian shot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% 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.
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