springbok

spring·bok

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spring-bok]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌbɒk/
- /ˈsprɪŋ.bɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spring-bok]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌbɒk/

Definitions of springbok word

noun plural springbok a gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, of southern Africa, noted for its habit of springing into the air when alarmed. 1
noun springbok South African antelope 1
noun springbok an antelope, Antidorcas marsupialis, of semidesert regions of southern Africa, which moves in leaps exposing a patch of white erectile hairs on the rump that are usually covered by a fold of skin 0
noun springbok a person who has represented South Africa at rugby union 0
noun springbok a graceful gazelle (Antidorcas marsupialis) of S Africa, noted for its tendency to leap high in the air, as when startled 0

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Origin of springbok

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Afrikaans. See spring, buck1

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Parts of speech for Springbok

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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springbok popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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