Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

harkee

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: har-kee
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

imperative of hark; usually used figuratively or as an interjection.

Example Sentences

"Oh, all that's fair; but hark'ee, lads, I must have no grumbling on St. Patrick's Day; so here, take this, and divide it amongst you."
"‘Harkee, my lad,’ said Dashleigh, calling after him, ‘remember, I’m your friend, at all events.—Take it as you will, I’ll make you mine yet, before I’ve done with you.’"
"“Well, then, have a care, and see that ye be prompt in action. I will go to the left side and kill, being used to such work. Do you separate from me here and give him the prick on the right side. Don’t get flurried. We must approach and act together. He seems inclined to meet us half-way, and must not be trifled with; and, harkee, prick him well, for methinks his hide will prove a tough one.”"

Etymology

From hark + 'ee (“ye”, pronoun).

Inflected Forms

hearkee (alternative)

Phrases

'ark at 'ee hear ye listen up look here look you

Frequently Paired Words

'ark at 'ee harken lookee hear ye listen up look here look you oyez

Questions

What does harkee mean?: imperative of hark; usually used figuratively or as an interjection.
Where does harkee come from?: From hark + 'ee (“ye”, pronoun).

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