English Explanatory Dictionary

knock-knock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A verbal emulation of a knocking sound.
  2. A phrase used in lieu of knocking on a door.
  3. Used to introduce a knock-knock joke.
verb
  1. To make such a sound, as by knocking on (something).
noun
  1. Such a sound.
  2. Synonym of knock-knock joke.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

knock-knock knock knock knock-knocks knock-knocking knock-knocked

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

knock-knock joke

Related words

ding dong

Derived words

knock-knock burglary knock-knock joke
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