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- [shiv]
- /ʃɪv/
- /ʃˈɪv/
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- [shiv]
- /ʃɪv/
Definitions of shiv word
- noun shiv a knife, especially a switchblade. 1
- noun shiv knife 1
- transitive verb shiv cut with a shiv 1
- noun shiv a knife, esp. one used as a weapon 0
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Origin of shiv
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; perhaps alteration of chiv blade < Romany
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Parts of speech for Shiv
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shiv popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
shiv usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shiv
noun shiv
- bolo — a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
- cutlass — A cutlass is a short sword that used to be used by sailors.
- cutter — A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something.
- knife — an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
- lancet — a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
verb shiv
- jag — a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge: a crying jag; a talking jag.
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