mullock

mul·lock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muhl-uh k]
- /ˈmʌl ək/
- /ˈmʌ.lək/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhl-uh k]
- /ˈmʌl ək/

Definitions of mullock word

noun mullock (in Australasia) refuse or rubbish, as rock or earth, from a mine; muck. 1
idioms mullock poke mullock at, Australian. to ridicule. 1
noun mullock (now UK dialect) Rubbish, waste matter. 1
noun mullock waste material from a mine 0
noun mullock a mess or muddle 0

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Origin of mullock

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; orig. dialectal English; Middle English mullok, equivalent to mul dust, mold, rubbish (compare Old English myl dust; vowel perhaps from Middle English mullen; see mull4) + -ok -ock

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Parts of speech for Mullock

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mullock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

mullock usage trend in Literature

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