swayback

sway·back

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swey-bak]
- /ˈsweɪˌbæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swey-bak]
- /ˈsweɪˌbæk/

Definitions of swayback word

noun swayback an excessive downward curvature of the spinal column in the dorsal region, especially of horses. 1
abbreviation SWAYBACK swaybacked. 1
noun swayback animal: spine dips down 1

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Origin of swayback

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; sway + back1

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Parts of speech for Swayback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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swayback popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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