matt

Meaning

  1. dull (not shiny)
  2. exhausted, weak, feeble (not lively, vigorous, energetic)

Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/mat/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German mat, with influence from Old French mat (“in checkmate”), a clipping of French échec et mat (“checkmate”), and French mat (“matt; pale”).

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