turfing

turf

T t

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [turf]
- /tɜrf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [turf]
- /tɜrf/

Definitions of turfing word

noun plural turfing a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots. 1
noun plural turfing peat, especially as material for fuel. 1
noun plural turfing a block or piece of peat dug for fuel. 1
noun plural turfing Slang. the neighborhood over which a street gang asserts its authority. a familiar area, as of residence or expertise: Denver is her turf. When you talk literature you're getting into my turf. 1
noun plural turfing Chiefly British. a piece cut or torn from the surface of grassland; sod. 1
noun plural turfing the turf. the track over which horse races are run. the practice or sport of racing horses. 1

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Origin of turfing

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; 1930-35 for def 5; Middle English, Old English, cognate with Dutch turf, German Torf (< LG), Old Norse torf, akin to Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass. See turbary

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Parts of speech for Turfing

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turfing 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.

According to our data about 70% 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.

turfing usage trend in Literature

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