pugilistically

pu·gi·list

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pyoo-juh-list]
- /ˈpyu dʒə lɪst/
- /ˌpjuːʤɪˈlɪstɪk(ə)li /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pyoo-juh-list]
- /ˈpyu dʒə lɪst/

Definition of pugilistically word

noun pugilistically a person who fights with the fists; a boxer, usually a professional. 1

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Origin of pugilistically

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

1780-90; < Latin pugil (see pugilism) + -ist

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Parts of speech for Pugilistically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pugilistically popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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