How To Spell pother?
How to Pronounce pother?
Correct pronunciation for the word "pother" is [pˈʌðə], [pˈʌðə], [p_ˈʌ_ð_ə].
What are the misspellings for pother?
"Pother" in context
Pother is a form of communication used to emphasise a point. It has its roots in both Middle and Old English and is used in a variety of contexts, from informal conversations to academic debates. Pother can be used to make a point stronger, to convey emotion or even to add humour to a situation. It can also indicate an emotional response or express confusion or be used ironically.
Its use over time has also varied from region to region, with traditional dialects using it in a very different way from more standard English. It is often used for emphasis or to fill pauses when someone is speaking or express shock or disbelief.
Its use over time has also varied from region to region, with traditional dialects using it in a very different way from more standard English. It is often used for emphasis or to fill pauses when someone is speaking or express shock or disbelief.
What are similar-sounding words for pother?
Usage over time for pother:
This graph shows how "pother" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Pother:
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n.
• flurry • cloud • pother • bother • confusion- chagrin ,
- disorientation ,
- fluster ,
- confounding ,
- bemusement ,
- embarrassing ,
- embarrassment ,
- dumbfounding ,
- disturbing ,
- distraction ,
- abashment .
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v.
• fret • upset • molest
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