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- [boun-sing bet]
- /ˈbaʊn sɪŋ bɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boun-sing bet]
- /ˈbaʊn sɪŋ bɛt/
Definitions of bouncing bet words
- noun bouncing bet a perennial soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) with clusters of pinkish flowers 3
- noun bouncing bet soapwort. 1
- noun bouncing bet Saponaria officinalis, the common soapwort. 0
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Origin of bouncing bet
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Bouncing bet
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bouncing bet popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bouncing bet usage trend in Literature
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noun bouncing bet
- soapwort — a plant, Saponaria officinalis, of the pink family, whose leaves are used for cleansing.
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