short game

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shawrt geym]
- /ʃɔrt geɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shawrt geym]
- /ʃɔrt geɪm/

Definitions of short game words

noun short game the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit medium or short shots, as chip shots, pitch shots, and putts, with accuracy. Compare long game (def 1). 1
noun short game a card game in which not all cards in the pack are dealt before play. Compare long game (def 2). 1

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Origin of short game

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Short game

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short game popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

short game usage trend in Literature

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