spitchcock

spitch·cock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spich-kok]
- /ˈspɪtʃˌkɒk/
- /spˈɪtʃkɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spich-kok]
- /ˈspɪtʃˌkɒk/

Definitions of spitchcock word

noun spitchcock an eel that is split, cut into pieces, and broiled or fried. 1
verb with object spitchcock to split, cut up, and broil or fry (an eel). 1
verb with object spitchcock to treat severely. 1
noun spitchcock an eel split and grilled or fried 0

See all 4 definitions of spitchcock

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Origin of spitchcock

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Spitchcock

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spitchcock

spitchcock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

spitchcock usage trend in Literature

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