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golliwog

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "golliwog" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

golliwog

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

golliwog is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, golliwog is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgolliwog

1noun
  • A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
  • (racist) A black person.
  • A hairy caterpillar.
  • A receiver of stolen goods.
  • Greyhound racing: the jolly dogs.
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