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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kreyp-hang-er]
- /ˈkreɪpˌhæŋ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kreyp-hang-er]
- /ˈkreɪpˌhæŋ ər/
Definitions of crepehanger word
- noun crepehanger a person who sees the gloomy side of things; pessimist. 1
- noun crepehanger Alternative form of crapehanger. 1
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Origin of crepehanger
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1925-30; crepe + hanger
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Parts of speech for Crepehanger
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crepehanger popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
crepehanger usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crepehanger
noun crepehanger
- cynic — A cynic is someone who believes that people always act selfishly.
- sourpuss — a person having a grouchy disposition that is often accompanied by a scowling facial expression.
- misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
- killjoy — a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport.
Antonyms for crepehanger
noun crepehanger
- optimist — an optimistic person.
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