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- [speek-ee-zee]
- /ˈspikˌi zi/
- /ˈspiːkˌiː.zi/
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- [speek-ee-zee]
- /ˈspikˌi zi/
Definition of speakeasies word
- noun plural speakeasies a saloon or nightclub selling alcoholic beverages illegally, especially during Prohibition. 1
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Origin of speakeasies
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; speak + easy
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Parts of speech for Speakeasies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
speakeasies popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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speakeasies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for speakeasies
noun speakeasies
- alehouses — Plural form of alehouse.
- cabarets — Plural form of cabaret.
- discotheques — Plural form of discotheque.
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