wordmonger

word·mon·ger

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wurd-muhng-ger, -mong-]
- /ˈwɜrdˌmʌŋ gər, -ˌmɒŋ-/
- /wˈɜːdmʌŋɡə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurd-muhng-ger, -mong-]
- /ˈwɜrdˌmʌŋ gər, -ˌmɒŋ-/

Definitions of wordmonger word

noun wordmonger a writer or speaker who uses words pretentiously or with careless disregard for meaning. 1
noun wordmonger (sometimes, derogatory) A dealer in words; a writer, speechmaker, etc. 1
noun wordmonger a person who uses words skilfully 0
noun wordmonger a person who uses words pretentiously 0
noun wordmonger (sometimes derogatory) A dealer in words; a writer, speechmaker, etc. 0

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Origin of wordmonger

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; word + monger

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Parts of speech for Wordmonger

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wordmonger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

wordmonger usage trend in Literature

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