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string tie

string tie
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string tahy]
    • /strɪŋ taɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string tahy]
    • /strɪŋ taɪ/

Definitions of string tie words

  • noun string tie a short, very narrow, and unflared necktie, usually tied in a bow. 1
  • noun string tie a very narrow tie, usually tied in a bow 0
  • noun string tie a narrow necktie, usually tied in a bow 0

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Origin of string tie

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for String tie

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

string tie popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.

string tie usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for string tie

noun string tie

  • bolo — a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
  • bolo tie — a cord, worn as a necktie, with an ornamented fastening for adjusting the neck loop

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