Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skelp]
- /skɛlp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skelp]
- /skɛlp/
Definitions of scelp word
- verb with object scelp to slap, smack, or strike (someone), especially on the buttocks; spank. 1
- verb with object scelp to drive (animals) by slapping or goading them. 1
- noun scelp a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand. 1
- noun scelp the sound of such a slap or smack. 1
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Origin of scelp
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English; probably imitative
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scelp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scelp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.