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- US Pronunciation
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- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/
Definitions of gewgawed word
- noun gewgawed something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble. 1
- adjective gewgawed decorated gaudily 0
- adjective gewgawed Covered in or decorated with gewgaws. 0
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Origin of gewgawed
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English giuegaue; gradational compound of uncertain origin; perhaps akin to Middle French, French gogo (see À gogo)
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Parts of speech for Gewgawed
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gewgawed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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