triple threat
tri·ple threat
T t Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trip-uh l thret]
- /ˈtrɪp əl θrɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trip-uh l thret]
- /ˈtrɪp əl θrɛt/
Definitions of triple threat words
- noun triple threat an expert in three different fields or in three different skills in the same field. 1
- noun triple threat Football. a back who is proficient at running, passing, and punting: The triple threat is a rare find for coaches. 1
- noun triple threat a football player who is a skillful runner, passer, and kicker 0
- noun triple threat a person who is expert or adept in three fields, skills, etc. 0
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Origin of triple threat
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Triple threat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
triple threat popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
triple threat usage trend in Literature
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