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wooden indian

wood·en In·di·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [woo d-n in-dee-uh n]
    • /ˈwʊd n ˈɪn di ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [woo d-n in-dee-uh n]
    • /ˈwʊd n ˈɪn di ən/

Definitions of wooden indian words

  • noun wooden indian a carved wooden statue of a standing American Indian, formerly found before many cigar stores as an advertisement. 1
  • noun wooden indian (often lowercase) Informal. a person who appears emotionless and unresponsive; a poker face. 1
  • noun wooden indian a person lacking vitality 0
  • noun wooden indian a wooden image of an American Indian in a standing position, formerly placed in front of cigar stores as an advertisement 0
  • noun wooden indian a person who is dull, spiritless, or inarticulate 0
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Origin of wooden indian

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Wooden indian

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wooden indian popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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