Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shrimp]
- /ʃrɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shrimp]
- /ʃrɪmp/
Definitions of shrimplike word
- noun plural shrimplike any of several small, long-tailed, chiefly marine crustaceans of the decapod suborder Natania, certain species of which are used as food. 1
- noun plural shrimplike Informal. a diminutive or insignificant person. 1
- verb without object shrimplike to catch or try to catch shrimps. 1
- adjective shrimplike (of food) made with or containing shrimp: shrimp salad. 1
- adjective shrimplike of or relating to shrimp or their catching, processing, and marketing: a shrimp boat. 1
- adjective shrimplike resembling a shrimp 0
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Origin of shrimplike
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English shrimpe crustacean, puny person; akin to Middle High German schrimpfen to contract, Old English scrimman to shrink
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Parts of speech for Shrimplike
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shrimplike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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