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- [noun poo t-on, -awn; adjective poo t-on, -awn]
- /noun ˈpʊtˌɒn, -ˌɔn; adjective ˈpʊtˈɒn, -ˈɔn/
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- [noun poo t-on, -awn; adjective poo t-on, -awn]
- /noun ˈpʊtˌɒn, -ˌɔn; adjective ˈpʊtˈɒn, -ˈɔn/
Definitions of puton word
- noun puton a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder. 1
- noun puton Also called put option. Finance. an option that gives the right to sell a fixed amount of a particular stock at a predetermined price within a given time, purchased by a person who expects the stock to decline. Compare call (def 52). 1
- adjective puton assumed, feigned, pretended, or disguised: a put-on manner that didn't fool anyone. 1
- verb with object puton to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf. 1
- verb with object puton to bring into some relation, state, etc.: to put everything in order. 1
- verb with object puton to place in the charge or power of a person, institution, etc.: to put a child in a special school. 1
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Origin of puton
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; adj., noun use of verb phrase put (someone) on
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Parts of speech for Puton
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puton 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 62% 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.