squabby

squab·by

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwob-ee]
- /ˈskwɒb i/
- /ˈskwɒ.bɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwob-ee]
- /ˈskwɒb i/

Definitions of squabby word

adjective squabby short and stout; squat. 1
adjective squabby short and stout 0

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Origin of squabby

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; squab + -y1

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Parts of speech for Squabby

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squabby

squabby popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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squabby usage trend in Literature

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