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- [pip-it]
- /ˈpɪp ɪt/
- /ˈpɪpɪt/
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- [pip-it]
- /ˈpɪp ɪt/
Definitions of pipit word
- noun pipit any of several small songbirds of the genus Anthus, of the family Motacillidae, resembling the larks in coloration, structure, and habits. 1
- noun pipit lark: small bird 1
- noun pipit any of various songbirds of the genus Anthus and related genera, having brownish speckled plumage and a long tail: family Motacillidae 0
- noun pipit any of various small insectivorous birds (esp. genus Anthus) of a passerine family (Motacillidae) characterized by a slender bill, streaked breast, and the habit of walking rather than hopping 0
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Origin of pipit
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; imitative
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Parts of speech for Pipit
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pipit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
pipit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pipit
noun pipit
- canary — Canaries are small yellow birds which sing beautifully and are often kept as pets.
- oscine — of, belonging to, or pertaining to the suborder Oscines, of the order Passeriformes, comprising the songbirds that have highly developed vocal organs.
- wren — Sir Christopher, 1632–1723, English architect.