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affenpinscher

af·fen·pin·scher
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [af-uh n-pin-sher]
    • /ˈæf ənˌpɪn ʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [af-uh n-pin-sher]
    • /ˈæf ənˌpɪn ʃər/

Definitions of affenpinscher word

  • noun affenpinscher a small wire-haired breed of dog of European origin, having tufts of hair on the muzzle 3
  • noun affenpinscher any of a breed of small dogs, with a stiff, wiry coat of black, red, or gray and facial features that resemble those of a monkey 3
  • noun affenpinscher one of a breed of toy dogs having a dense, wiry, red or gray coat with tufts of hair around the eyes, nose, and chin, cropped ears, and a docked tail. 1
  • noun affenpinscher A breed of toy dog bred in Western Europe. 0

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Origin of affenpinscher

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < German, equivalent to Affen (combining form of Affe ape) + Pinscher terrier

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Parts of speech for Affenpinscher

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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affenpinscher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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