stick pin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stik pin]
- /stɪk pɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stik pin]
- /stɪk pɪn/

Definition of stick pin words

noun stick pin a decorative straight pin with a jeweled or ornamented head and a long shaft with a sheath for encasing the point, used for holding an ascot or necktie in place. 1

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Origin of stick pin

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1900-05; stick2 + pin

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Parts of speech for Stick pin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stick pin 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 50% 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.

stick pin usage trend in Literature

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