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- [rik-rak]
- /ˈrɪkˌræk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rik-rak]
- /ˈrɪkˌræk/
Definition of ricrac word
- noun ricrac a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc. 1
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Origin of ricrac
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85, Americanism; gradational reduplication of rack1
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Parts of speech for Ricrac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ricrac popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.