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- [rik-rak]
- /ˈrɪkˌræk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rik-rak]
- /ˈrɪkˌræk/
Definitions of rickrack word
- noun rickrack a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc. 1
- noun rickrack a zigzag braid used for trimming 0
- noun rickrack flat, zigzag braid for trimming dresses, etc. 0
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Origin of rickrack
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85, Americanism; gradational reduplication of rack1
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Parts of speech for Rickrack
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rickrack popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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.
rickrack usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rickrack
noun rickrack
- fringe — a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
- mane — the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion.
- manes — the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion.
- flounce — to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements: The star flounced out of the studio in a rage.
Antonyms for rickrack
noun rickrack
- extending — Present participle of extend.
- increasing — growing larger or greater; enlarging; augmenting.
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