Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhn-ee-sahyd]
- /ˈsʌn iˌsaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhn-ee-sahyd]
- /ˈsʌn iˌsaɪd/
Definition of sunny-side up words
- adjective sunny-side up (of an egg) fried without breaking the yolk or being turned over, with the yolk remaining visible and somewhat liquid inside. 1
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Origin of sunny-side up
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Sunny-side up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sunny-side up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
Synonyms for sunny-side up
adj sunny-side up
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- gladsome — giving or causing joy; delightful.
- high as a kite — very drunk
adjective sunny-side up
- enraptured — Simple past tense and past participle of enrapture.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
Antonyms for sunny-side up
adjective sunny-side up
- darkened — A darkened building or room has no lights on inside it.
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