spirts

spirt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spurt]
- /spɜrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spurt]
- /spɜrt/

Definitions of spirts word

verb without object spirts to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. 1
verb without object spirts to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race. 1
verb with object spirts to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. 1
noun spirts a sudden, forceful gush or jet. 1
noun spirts a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. 1
noun spirts a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling. 1

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Origin of spirts

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Spirts

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spirts

spirts popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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