Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fancywork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fan-cy-work
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Ornamental (as opposed to plain or reparative) work in needlework, knitting or similar handicrafts; decorative embroidery.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fancy + work.

Usage

Inflected Forms

fancyworks (plural) fancy work (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

lacework needlework

Synonyms

embroidery

Questions

What does fancywork mean?
Ornamental (as opposed to plain or reparative) work in needlework, knitting or similar handicrafts; decorative embroidery.
Where does fancywork come from?
From fancy + work.

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