zakuski

za·kus·ka

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zuh-koos-kuh]
- /zəˈkus kə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zuh-koos-kuh]
- /zəˈkus kə/

Definitions of zakuski word

noun plural zakuski an hors d'oeuvre. 1
noun plural zakuski hors d'oeuvres, consisting of tiny open sandwiches spread with caviar, smoked sausage, etc, or a cold dish such as radishes in sour cream, all usually served with vodka 0

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Origin of zakuski

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Russian zakúska (usually in plural), derivative of zakusítʾ to snack, have a bite, equivalent to za- v. prefix + -kusitʾ, derivative of kusátʾ to bite

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Parts of speech for Zakuski

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zakuski popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.