Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [red-buhg]
- /ˈrɛdˌbʌg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [red-buhg]
- /ˈrɛdˌbʌg/
Definitions of redbug word
- noun redbug chigger (def 1). 1
- noun redbug any of various red insects, as a cotton stainer or chigger 0
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Origin of redbug
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; red1 + bug1
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Parts of speech for Redbug
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
redbug popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
redbug usage trend in Literature
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