shylocking

Shy·lock

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahy-lok]
- /ˈʃaɪ lɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahy-lok]
- /ˈʃaɪ lɒk/

Definitions of shylocking word

noun shylocking a relentless and revengeful moneylender in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. 1
noun shylocking a hard-hearted moneylender. 1
verb without object shylocking (lowercase) to lend money at extortionate rates of interest. 1

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Parts of speech for Shylocking

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shylocking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

shylocking usage trend in Literature

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