Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wee-zuh-lee]
- /ˈwi zə li/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wee-zuh-lee]
- /ˈwi zə li/
Definition of weaselly word
- adjective weaselly resembling a weasel, especially in features or manner: a weaselly little clerk with furtive eyes. 1
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Origin of weaselly
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; weasel + -y1
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Parts of speech for Weaselly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
weaselly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.
weaselly usage trend in Literature
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