scatback

scat·back

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skat-bak]
- /ˈskætˌbæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skat-bak]
- /ˈskætˌbæk/

Definitions of scatback word

noun scatback a fast and agile running back, often small in stature, skilled at eluding tacklers. 1
noun scatback a running back or offensive position in American football requiring quick running and skilful ball-carrying 0
noun scatback a halfback who is fast and agile 0

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Origin of scatback

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; scat1 + back1

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Parts of speech for Scatback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scatback

scatback 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

scatback usage trend in Literature

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