Punkin: meaning, definitions and examples
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punkin
[ หpสลkษชn ]
type of pumpkin
The term 'punkin' is a colloquial or affectionate pronunciation of the word 'pumpkin.' It refers to the same type of gourd, typically with a round shape and bright orange color, often associated with autumn and Halloween. It is commonly used in American English, especially in rural or informal contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We carved a punkin for Halloween.
- The farm had a huge punkin patch.
- I love pumpkin spice, especially from punkins.
- She baked a punkin pie for Thanksgiving.
Translations
Translations of the word "punkin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abรณbora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเฅเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kรผrbis
๐ฎ๐ฉ labu
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะฑัะท
๐ต๐ฑ dynia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท citrouille
๐ช๐ธ calabaza
๐น๐ท balkabaฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ tykev
๐ธ๐ฐ tekvica
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ buฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ grasker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาะฐะฑะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ balqabaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ calabaza
Etymology
The word 'punkin' is an informal variant of 'pumpkin' that reflects the influence of regional dialects in the United States. The origin of 'pumpkin' can be traced back to the early 17th century from the French word 'pompon,' which means 'large melon,' and ultimately from the Greek word 'pepon,' meaning 'ripe large melon.' Over time, the pronunciation evolved and various colloquial forms emerged, including 'punkin.' The usage of 'punkin' gained popularity through children's literature and folk culture, often evoking a sense of nostalgia and simplicity associated with rural American life. The term is frequently used in songs, stories, and seasonal festivities, particularly in reference to Halloween and Thanksgiving.