Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jou, joh]
- /dʒaʊ, dʒoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jou, joh]
- /dʒaʊ, dʒoʊ/
Definitions of jows word
- noun jows the ringing, tolling, or sound of a bell. 1
- verb with object jows to ring or toll (a bell). 1
- verb with object jows to hit or strike (especially the head). 1
- verb without object jows to rock from side to side. 1
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Origin of jows
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; variant of joll (now dial.), Middle English jollen to strike < ?
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jows
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jows popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.