ricocheting
|ric-o-chet-ing|
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/ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/
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/ˈrɪkəʃeɪɪŋ/
(ricochet)
rebound or skip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ricochet' originates from French, specifically the word 'ricochet', where 'rico-' meant 'to rebound' and '-chet' was a diminutive suffix.
Historical Evolution
'ricochet' changed from the French word 'ricochet' and eventually became the modern English word 'ricochet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rebound or skip off a surface', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the present participle form of 'ricochet', meaning to rebound one or more times off a surface.
The bullet was ricocheting off the walls.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45