fivek in All languages combined

IPA: /faɪvːk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /faɪvk/ [General-American] Forms: fiveks [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Blend of five + fork, playing on the fact that most traditional forks have four prongs and the word fork sounds like four-k. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|five|fork}} Blend of five + fork Head templates: {{en-noun}} fivek (plural fiveks)

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        "A five-pronged fork."
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        "(humorous) A five-pronged fork."
      ],
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    {
      "ipa": "/faɪvk/",
      "tags": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "fivek"
}

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      },
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        "A five-pronged fork."
      ],
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        ],
        [
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        "(humorous) A five-pronged fork."
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    },
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      ]
    }
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"fivek" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]