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- [skram]
- /skræm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skram]
- /skræm/
Definitions of scramming word
- verb without object scramming to go away; get out (usually used as a command): I said I was busy, so scram. 1
- noun scramming the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency. 1
- verb with object scramming to shut down (a nuclear reactor) rapidly in an emergency. 1
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Origin of scramming
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; probably shortened form of scramble (but compare German schramm, imperative singular of schrammen to depart)
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Parts of speech for Scramming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scramming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
scramming usage trend in Literature
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