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- [bag uhv, ov trik]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv trɪk/
- /bæɡ əv trɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bag uhv, ov trik]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv trɪk/
Definitions of bag of tricks words
- noun bag of tricks a container or receptacle of leather, plastic, cloth, paper, etc., capable of being closed at the mouth; pouch. 1
- noun bag of tricks something resembling or suggesting such a receptacle. 1
- noun bag of tricks a suitcase or other portable container for carrying articles, as in traveling. 1
- noun bag of tricks a purse or moneybag. 1
- noun bag of tricks the amount or quantity a bag can hold. 1
- noun bag of tricks any of various measures of capacity. 1
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Origin of bag of tricks
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; 1920-25 for def 29; Middle English bagge < Old Norse baggi pack, bundle
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Parts of speech for Bag of tricks
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adjective
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determiner
exclamation
bag of tricks popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bag of tricks usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bag of tricks
noun bag of tricks
- know-how — the fact or state of knowing; knowledge.
- savvy — experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- tricks of the trade — expert techniques
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