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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-bee]
- /ˈproʊ bi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proh-bee]
- /ˈproʊ bi/
Definition of probie word
- noun probie a probationer, especially a firefighter who has recently joined a department. 1
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Origin of probie
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; prob(ationary) or prob(ation) + -ie
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Parts of speech for Probie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
probie popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
probie usage trend in Literature
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