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- [wosh-rag, wawsh-]
- /ˈwɒʃˌræg, ˈwɔʃ-/
- /wˈɒʃraɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wosh-rag, wawsh-]
- /ˈwɒʃˌræg, ˈwɔʃ-/
Definitions of washrag word
- abbreviation WASHRAG washcloth. 1
- noun washrag A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body. 1
- countable noun washrag A washrag is the same as a washcloth. 0
- abbreviation WASHRAG washcloth 0
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Origin of washrag
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; wash + rag1
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Parts of speech for Washrag
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
washrag popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
washrag usage trend in Literature
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