call names

call name

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawl neym]
- /kɔl neɪm/
- /kɔːl neɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawl neym]
- /kɔl neɪm/

Definitions of call names words

noun call names to speak of or to in an abusive manner 3
noun call names a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 1
noun call names mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
noun call names an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
noun call names a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
noun call names a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1

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Origin of call names

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno

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Parts of speech for Call names

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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call names popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for call names

verb call names

abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.

All 2 Synonyms of call names