pillbug

pill bug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /pˈɪlbʌɡ/
- /pˈɪlbʌɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /pˈɪlbʌɡ/

Definition of pillbug word

noun pillbug any of various small terrestrial isopods, especially of the genera Armadillidium and Oniscus, which can roll themselves up into a spherical shape. 1

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Origin of pillbug

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Pillbug

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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pillbug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

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