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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

darby

/ˈdɑːbi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.17 in modern English

Syllables
dar-by
IPA
/ˈdɑːbi/
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete, consisting of a stiff wedge or triangle of wood or metal.

name

A habitational surname from Old Norse.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A number of places in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly from the town of Derby.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdɑːbi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

darbies (plural) Darbys (plural)

Derived Forms

Darbyism Darbyist Darbyite

Phrases

Darbys Fall Upper Darby

Frequently Paired Words

darbies

Synonyms

derby derby float derby slicker

Rhymes With

barbie barby

Questions

How do you pronounce darby?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɑːbi/.
What does darby mean?
A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete, consisting of a stiff wedge or triangle of wood or metal.
Where does darby come from?
It is traced to Old Norse.

How to pronounce darby

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