dialect word
Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words
a word that is unique to a particular dialect
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Examples (10)
- The word 'yinz' is a well-known dialect word from Pittsburgh.
- Linguists trace the origins of each dialect word to understand population movements.
- This old book is filled with archaic dialect words that are no longer in use.
- I had to look up the meaning of a specific Geordie dialect word I heard on TV.
- That's not a mistake; it's a perfectly valid dialect word in this region.
- Our latest dictionary edition now includes a comprehensive guide to regional dialect words.
- Her thesis was an exhaustive study of a single dialect word and its variations.
- Learning a local dialect word can be a great way to connect with people when you travel.
- The author's note explained his use of a rare dialect word for authenticity.
- Don't be quick to correct someone; what you hear might be an unfamiliar dialect word.