body shop
bod·y shop
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee shop]
- /ˈbɒd i ʃɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee shop]
- /ˈbɒd i ʃɒp/
Definitions of body shop words
- noun body shop a place where the bodywork of motor vehicles is built or repaired 3
- noun body shop a garage where repair work on the body and chassis of automotive vehicles is done 3
- noun body shop a factory or machine shop in which bodies for vehicles, as automobiles, trucks, or the like, are manufactured, repaired, etc. 1
- noun body shop Slang. an employment agency, school, or the like that provides large numbers of workers, trainees, recent graduates, etc., to fill entry-level jobs. a gym, health club, or the like where people may exercise, do bodybuilding, etc. a singles bar. 1
- noun body shop garage: repairs vehicles 1
- noun body shop (US) A workshop in which damage to the bodywork of cars is repaired. 0
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Origin of body shop
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Body shop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
body shop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
body shop usage trend in Literature
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