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- [smeer-keys]
- /ˈsmɪərˌkeɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smeer-keys]
- /ˈsmɪərˌkeɪs/
Definition of smiercase word
- noun smiercase any soft cheese suitable for spreading or eating with a spoon, especially a sour cottage cheese. 1
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Origin of smiercase
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30, Americanism; half translation, half adoption of German Schmierkäse, equivalent to schmier(en) to spread, smear + Käse cheese1
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Parts of speech for Smiercase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smiercase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
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