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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shnap-er, snap-]
- /ˈʃnæp ər, ˈsnæp-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shnap-er, snap-]
- /ˈʃnæp ər, ˈsnæp-/
Definition of schnapper word
- noun schnapper a food fish, Pagrosomus auratus, occurring in large numbers off the shores of Australia and New Zealand. 1
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Origin of schnapper
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; variant of snapper; sch < German
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Parts of speech for Schnapper
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schnapper popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
schnapper usage trend in Literature
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