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- [skroop]
- /skrup/
- /skruːp/
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- [skroop]
- /skrup/
Definitions of scroop word
- verb without object scroop to emit a harsh, grating sound: The gate scrooped as he swung it shut. 1
- noun scroop a scrooping sound. 1
- noun scroop ability to make a rustling sound added to silk or rayon fabrics during finishing by treating them with certain acids. 1
- verb scroop to emit a grating or creaking sound 0
- noun scroop such a sound 0
Information block about the term
Origin of scroop
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; blend of scrape and whoop
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scroop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scroop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
scroop usage trend in Literature
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