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- [gil-gahy]
- /ˈgɪlˌgaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gil-gahy]
- /ˈgɪlˌgaɪ/
Definitions of gilguy word
- noun gilguy Nautical. a rope used as a temporary guy. 1
- noun gilguy any device or object not specifically named; gadget. 1
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Origin of gilguy
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Gilguy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gilguy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
gilguy usage trend in Literature
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