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- US Pronunciation
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- [swiv-it]
- /ˈswɪv ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [swiv-it]
- /ˈswɪv ɪt/
Definitions of swivet word
- noun swivet a state of nervous excitement, haste, or anxiety; flutter: I was in such a swivet that I could hardly speak. 1
- noun swivet a state of anxiety, confusion, or excitement 0
- noun swivet a condition of irritation, exasperation, annoyance, etc. 0
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Origin of swivet
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; origin obscure
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Swivet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
swivet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
swivet usage trend in Literature
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