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- [skuht-l-buht]
- /ˈskʌt lˌbʌt/
- /ˈskə.təl.ˌbət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skuht-l-buht]
- /ˈskʌt lˌbʌt/
Definitions of scuttlebutt word
- noun scuttlebutt Nautical. an open cask of drinking water. a drinking fountain for use by the crew of a vessel. 1
- noun scuttlebutt Informal. rumor or gossip. 1
- noun scuttlebutt gossip 1
- uncountable noun scuttlebutt Scuttlebutt is rumors or gossip. 0
- noun scuttlebutt a drinking fountain 0
- noun scuttlebutt (formerly) a cask of drinking water aboard a ship 0
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Origin of scuttlebutt
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; 1900-05 for def 2; scuttle3 + butt4
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Parts of speech for Scuttlebutt
noun
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scuttlebutt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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scuttlebutt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scuttlebutt
noun scuttlebutt
- blether — blather
- blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
- by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.
- clothesline — A clothesline is a thin rope on which you hang washing so that it can dry.
- communique — A communiqué is an official statement or announcement.
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