单词 | skimble-scamble |
释义 | skimble-scamble in British English (ˈskɪmbəlˈskæmbəl) archaic adjective 1. rambling; confused noun 2. meaningless discourse Word origin C16: whimsical formation based on dialect scamble to struggleskimble-scamble in American English (ˈskɪmbəlˌskæmbəl; ˈskɪməlˌskæməl) adjective rambling, incoherent, nonsensical, etc. skimble-scamble in American English (ˈskɪmbəlˌskæmbəl, ˈskɪməlˌskæməl) adjective rambling; confused; nonsensical a skimble-scamble explanation Also: skimble-skamble Word origin [1590–1600; gradational redupl. of dial. scamble to struggle, trample]This word is first recorded in the period 1590–1600. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: attack, investment, radius, tea, volunteer |
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