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- [reys-uh-bout]
- /ˈreɪs əˌbaʊt/
- /rˈeɪsəbˌaʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reys-uh-bout]
- /ˈreɪs əˌbaʊt/
Definition of raceabout word
- noun raceabout a small, sloop-rigged racing yacht with a short bowsprit. 1
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Origin of raceabout
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase race about
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Parts of speech for Raceabout
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
raceabout 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 74% 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.
raceabout usage trend in Literature
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