scrannel

scran·nel

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skran-l]
- /ˈskræn l/
- /ˈskrænl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skran-l]
- /ˈskræn l/

Definitions of scrannel word

adjective scrannel thin or slight. 1
adjective scrannel squeaky or unmelodious. 1
adjective scrannel thin 0
adjective scrannel harsh 0
adjective scrannel thin, lean, or slight 0
adjective scrannel harsh and unmusical 0

See all 6 definitions of scrannel

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Origin of scrannel

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1630-40; origin uncertain

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Scrannel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrannel

scrannel 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.

scrannel usage trend in Literature

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