Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thuhm-nuht]
- /ˈθʌmˌnʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thuhm-nuht]
- /ˈθʌmˌnʌt/
Definitions of thumbnut word
- noun thumbnut wing nut. 1
- noun thumbnut a nut with projections enabling it to be turned by the thumb and forefinger; wing nut 0
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Origin of thumbnut
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; thumb + nut
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Parts of speech for Thumbnut
noun
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thumbnut popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
thumbnut usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thumbnut
noun thumbnut
- butterfly nut — wing nut.
- cap nut — A closed nut having a dome-like cap over the back, protruding part of the engaged screw or bolt.
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