wifebeater

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈwīf-ˌbē-tər\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈwīf-ˌbē-tər\

Definitions of wifebeater word

noun wifebeater One who (usually as a repeated practice) beats one’s wife, or a husband prone to violence. 1
noun wifebeater One who (usually as a repeated practice) beats his wife, or a husband prone to violence. 0
noun wifebeater A kind of sleeveless shirt, often but not exclusively worn as an undershirt. 0
noun wifebeater (Uncountable Noun) (Britain, slang) Stella Artois, a brand of lager beer. 0

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Parts of speech for Wifebeater

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wifebeater popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

wifebeater usage trend in Literature

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