rabelaisian

Rab·e·lai·si·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rab-uh-ley-zee-uh n, -zhuh n]
- /ˌræb əˈleɪ zi ən, -ʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rab-uh-ley-zee-uh n, -zhuh n]
- /ˌræb əˈleɪ zi ən, -ʒən/

Definitions of rabelaisian word

adjective rabelaisian of, relating to, or suggesting François Rabelais, whose work is characterized by broad, coarse humor and keen satire. 1
noun rabelaisian a person who admires or studies the works of Rabelais. 1
adjective rabelaisian of, relating to, or resembling the work of Rabelais, esp by broad, often bawdy humour and sharp satire 0
noun rabelaisian a student or admirer of Rabelais 0
adjective rabelaisian of or like Rabelais or his works; broadly and coarsely humorous, satirical, etc. 0

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Origin of rabelaisian

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; Rabelais + -ian

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Parts of speech for Rabelaisian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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rabelaisian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

rabelaisian usage trend in Literature

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