williwaw

wil·li·waw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wil-ee-waw]
- /ˈwɪl iˌwɔ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wil-ee-waw]
- /ˈwɪl iˌwɔ/

Definitions of williwaw word

noun williwaw a violent squall that blows in near-polar latitudes, as in the Strait of Magellan, Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands. 1
noun williwaw A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast. 1
noun williwaw a sudden strong gust of cold wind blowing offshore from a mountainous coast, as in the Strait of Magellan 0
noun williwaw a state of great turmoil 0
noun williwaw a sudden, violent, cold wind blowing down from mountain passes toward the coast in far northern or southern latitudes, as on the Alaskan coast and Aleutians, and in the Strait of Magellan 0
noun williwaw a state of extreme confusion, turmoil, or agitation 0

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Origin of williwaw

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Williwaw

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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williwaw popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

williwaw usage trend in Literature

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