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- [tee-kuhp]
- /ˈtiˌkʌp/
- /ˈtiː.kʌp/
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- [tee-kuhp]
- /ˈtiˌkʌp/
Definitions of teacups word
- noun teacups a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size. 1
- noun teacups a teacupful. 1
- idioms teacups tempest in a teacup / teapot, a disturbance or uproar about little or nothing: The fight over who should become the next assistant treasurer of the organization is just a tempest in a teacup. Also, storm in a teacup. 1
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Origin of teacups
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; tea + cup
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Teacups
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
teacups popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
teacups usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for teacups
noun teacups
- cannikins — Plural form of cannikin.
- cupfuls — Plural form of cupful.
- demitasses — Plural form of demitasse.
- goblets — Plural form of goblet.
- mugs — Plural form of mug.
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