putout

put-out

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poo t-out]
- /ˈpʊtˌaʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poo t-out]
- /ˈpʊtˌaʊt/

Definitions of putout word

noun putout a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder. 1
noun putout 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
verb with object putout 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 putout to bring into some relation, state, etc.: to put everything in order. 1
verb with object putout to place in the charge or power of a person, institution, etc.: to put a child in a special school. 1
verb with object putout to subject to the endurance or suffering of something: to put convicted spies to death. 1

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Origin of putout

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase put out

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Parts of speech for Putout

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Putout

putout popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

putout usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for putout

adjective putout

fretting — to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like: Fretting about the lost ring isn't going to help.
griping — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
irked — to irritate, annoy, or exasperate: It irked him to wait in line.

All 3 Synonyms of putout