billycock

bil·ly·cock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bil-ee-kok]
- /ˈbɪl iˌkɒk/
- /ˈbɪ.lɪkɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bil-ee-kok]
- /ˈbɪl iˌkɒk/

Definitions of billycock word

noun billycock any of several round-crowned brimmed hats of felt, such as the bowler 3
noun billycock a type of felt hat with a low, round crown, as a derby 3
noun billycock a derby or a hat resembling it. 1
noun billycock (dated) A felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler. 0

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Origin of billycock

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; alteration of bullycocked (hat); see bully1, cock2, -ed2

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Parts of speech for Billycock

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billycock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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