请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 ackamarackus
释义

Definition of ackamarackus in English:

ackamarackus

(also ackamaraka)
noun akəməˈrakəs
US slang, rare
  • Something regarded as pretentious nonsense; something intended to deceive; humbug.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Damon Runyon (1880–1946), journalist and short-story writer. Origin unknown. Perhaps an arbitrary formation, humorously formed to resemble Latin.

Definition of ackamarackus in US English:

ackamarackus

(also ackamaraka)
nounakəməˈrakəs
US slang, rare
  • Something regarded as pretentious nonsense; something intended to deceive; humbug.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Damon Runyon (1880–1946), journalist and short-story writer. Origin unknown. Perhaps an arbitrary formation, humorously formed to resemble Latin.

随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/27 4:29:00