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- [skahyt]
- /skaɪt/
- /skˈaɪt/
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- [skahyt]
- /skaɪt/
Definitions of skite word
- noun skite a quick, oblique blow or stroke; a chopping blow. 1
- noun skite a joke or prank. 1
- noun skite the butt of a joke or prank. 1
- noun skite a person whose opinions are not taken seriously; one held in mild contempt. 1
- verb without object skite to boast; brag. 1
- verb skite to slide or slip, as on ice 0
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Origin of skite
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; perhaps < Scandinavian; cf. skeet3
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Parts of speech for Skite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
skite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skite
noun skite
- boaster — a chisel for boasting stone.
- bouncer — A bouncer is a man who stands at the door of a club, prevents unwanted people from coming in, and makes people leave if they cause trouble.
- crower — to utter the characteristic cry of a rooster.
- fanfaron — a braggart.
- gascon — a native of Gascony, France, the inhabitants of which were reputedly very boastful.
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