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- [ploi]
- /plɔɪ/
- /plɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ploi]
- /plɔɪ/
Definitions of ploys word
- noun ploys a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage. 1
- verb with object ploys Military Archaic. to move (troops) from a line into a column. Compare deploy. 1
- verb without object ploys Military Archaic. to move from a line into a column. 1
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Origin of ploys
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; earlier ploye to bend < Middle French ployer (French plier) < Latin plicāre to fold, ply2; see deploy
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Parts of speech for Ploys
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ploys 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 64% 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.
ploys usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ploys
noun ploys
- artifices — Plural form of artifice.
- chicaneries — Plural form of chicanery.
- chicanes — Plural form of chicane.
- cleanups — Plural form of cleanup.
- curveballs — Plural form of curveball.
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