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- [bur-gler-proof]
- /ˈbɜr glərˌpruf/
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- [bur-gler-proof]
- /ˈbɜr glərˌpruf/
Definitions of burglarproof word
- adjective burglarproof safeguarded or secure against burglary. 1
- verb with object burglarproof to make burglarproof: to burglarproof one's home. 1
- adjective burglarproof as secure as possible against burglary. 0
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Origin of burglarproof
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; burglar + -proof
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Parts of speech for Burglarproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burglarproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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