Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

body english

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables: body english
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A body motion made to coax an object already propelled to go in a desired direction.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A mountain rider will as he loses momentum will turn out a bit, reducing the angle of attack. He will continue carving switchbacks, using body english jumping from one side of his sled to the other, as he continues climbing higher and higher."

Etymology

First attested 1908.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does body english mean?: A body motion made to coax an object already propelled to go in a desired direction.
Where does body english come from?: First attested 1908.

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