stick figure

stick fig·ure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stik fig-yer]
- /stɪk ˈfɪg yər/
- /stɪk ˈfɪɡə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stik fig-yer]
- /stɪk ˈfɪg yər/

Definitions of stick figure words

noun stick figure a diagrammatic drawing representing a human or animal, usually made with one line each for the torso and appendages, and often a circle for the head. 1
noun stick figure simple line drawing of a person 1
countable noun stick figure A stick figure is a simple drawing of a person that uses straight lines to show the arms and legs. 0
noun stick figure a simple drawing of a person as executed by a young child, with a round head and straight lines representing the rest of the body 0
noun stick figure a simple drawing, as by a child, of a human or animal figure, of which the torso and limbs are depicted by mere straight lines 0
noun stick figure a character, as in a novel, portrayed in a superficial or shallow way 0

See all 6 definitions of stick figure

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Origin of stick figure

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

probably earlier than 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Stick figure

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Stick figure

stick figure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stick figure usage trend in Literature

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