Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zoo-tee]
- /ˈzu ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zoo-tee]
- /ˈzu ti/
Definitions of zooty word
- adjective zooty characteristic of a zoot suiter; extreme or flamboyant in style or appearance: a zooty new convertible. 1
- noun zooty (dated, informal) stylish, flashy, snappy. 1
- adjective zooty showy or flashy; ostentatious 0
- adjective zooty (Informal) (dated) stylish, flashy, snappy. 0
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Origin of zooty
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; zoot (suit) + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Zooty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zooty popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
Synonyms for zooty
adjective zooty
- sartorial — of or relating to tailors or their trade: sartorial workmanship.