guyver

guy·ver

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahy-ver]
- /ˈgaɪ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahy-ver]
- /ˈgaɪ vər/

Definitions of guyver word

noun guyver affectation of speech or manner. 1
noun guyver (Slang) (Australia, New Zealand) Flattering talk; behaviour put on to impress or deceive; persiflage. 0

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Origin of guyver

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; origin obscure; perhaps to be identified with dial. (N England) givour greedy, gluttonous, but sense shift unexplained

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Parts of speech for Guyver

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Guyver

guyver popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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