boomslang

boom·slang

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boom-slahng, -slang]
- /ˈbum slɑŋ, -slæŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boom-slahng, -slang]
- /ˈbum slɑŋ, -slæŋ/

Definitions of boomslang word

noun boomslang a large greenish venomous arboreal colubrid snake, Dispholidus typus, of southern Africa 3
noun boomslang a venomous, tree-dwelling snake, Dispholidus typus, of tropical and southern Africa, having black to greenish scales. 1
noun boomslang (South Africa) A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, Dispholidus typus. 0

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Origin of boomslang

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Afrikaans, equivalent to boom tree (see boom2, beam) + slang snake

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Parts of speech for Boomslang

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boomslang popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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