wirepuller

wire·pull·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r-poo l-er]
- /ˈwaɪərˌpʊl ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r-poo l-er]
- /ˈwaɪərˌpʊl ər/

Definitions of wirepuller word

noun wirepuller a person or thing that pulls wires. 1
noun wirepuller a person who uses secret means to direct and control the actions of others, especially for selfish ends; intriguer. 1
noun wirepuller snake (def 3b). 1
noun wirepuller A person, especially a politician, who exerts control or influence from behind the scenes. 1
noun wirepuller a person who uses private or secret influence for his or her own ends 0
noun wirepuller a person who uses private or secret influence for personal gain 0

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Origin of wirepuller

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-30, Americanism; wire + puller

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Parts of speech for Wirepuller

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wirepuller popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.

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