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stubbled

stub·ble
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stuhb-uh l]
    • /ˈstʌb əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stuhb-uh l]
    • /ˈstʌb əl/

Definitions of stubbled word

  • noun stubbled Usually, stubbles. the stumps of grain and other stalks left in the ground when the crop is cut. 1
  • noun stubbled such stumps collectively. 1
  • noun stubbled any short, rough growth, as of beard. 1
  • adjective stubbled having the stubs of stalks left after a crop has been cut and harvested 0
  • adjective stubbled having a bristly growth or surface 0

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Origin of stubbled

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English stuble < Old French estuble < Vulgar Latin *stupula, Latin stipula stipule

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Parts of speech for Stubbled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stubbled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

stubbled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stubbled

adj stubbled

  • barbate — having tufts of long hairs; bearded
  • bearded — A bearded man has a beard.
  • beardy — wearing a beard
  • bewhiskered — having whiskers on the cheeks

adjective stubbled

  • goateed — Having a goatee.
  • whiskered — having, wearing, or covered with whiskers.

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