standee

stand·ee

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [stan-dee]
- /stænˈdi/
- /stæn.ˈdiː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stan-dee]
- /stænˈdi/

Definitions of standee word

noun standee a person who stands, as a passenger in a train, a spectator at a theater, etc., either because all the seats are taken or because standing room is cheaper than a seat. 1
noun standee unseated person 1
noun standee lifesize cutout of a person 1
noun standee a person who stands, esp when there are no vacant seats 0
noun standee a person who stands, usually because there are no vacant seats, as on a bus 0

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Origin of standee

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30; stand + -ee

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Parts of speech for Standee

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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standee popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for standee

noun standee

clapper — a person or thing that claps
gaper — a person or thing that gapes.
gazer — to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
gazers — to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
looker-on — a person who looks on; onlooker; witness; spectator.

All 7 Synonyms of standee