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- US Pronunciation
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- [rob roh-ee]
- /rɒb ˈroʊ i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rob roh-ee]
- /rɒb ˈroʊ i/
Definitions of rob roy words
- noun rob roy a manhattan made with Scotch whisky. 1
- noun rob roy real name Robert Macgregor. 1671–1734, Scottish outlaw 0
- noun rob roy a cocktail made of Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters 0
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Origin of rob roy
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; after Rob Roy, nickname of Robert Macgregor (1671-1734), Scottish freebooter
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Parts of speech for Rob roy
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rob roy 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 53% 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.