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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-nik]
- /ˈpɪk nɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-nik]
- /ˈpɪk nɪk/
Definitions of pyknic word
- adjective pyknic (of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure. Compare asthenic (def 2), athletic (def 5). 1
- noun pyknic a person of the pyknic type. 1
- adjective pyknic (of a physical type) characterized by a broad squat fleshy physique with a large chest and abdomen 0
- adjective pyknic endomorphic (sense 3) 0
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Origin of pyknic
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Greek pykn(ós) thick + -ic
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Parts of speech for Pyknic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pyknic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
pyknic usage trend in Literature
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