phrase-maker

phrase-mak·er

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [freyz mey-ker]
- /freɪz ˈmeɪ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [freyz mey-ker]
- /freɪz ˈmeɪ kər/

Definitions of phrase-maker word

noun phrase-maker a person who is skilled in coining well-turned phrases; phraseologist. 1
noun phrase-maker a person who makes catchy but often meaningless or empty statements. 1

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Origin of phrase-maker

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; phrase + maker

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Parts of speech for Phrase-maker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phrase-maker 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.