filet
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To slice, bone or make into fillets.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fihlaySay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
fɪˈleɪ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
American spelling
To slice, bone or make into fillets.
noun
American spelling
A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.
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This meaning: (American spelling) To slice, bone or make into fillets.
Used this way, filet is a word tied to one variety of English that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Regional
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Usage note
Mainly used in American English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
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