How do you use the word reckon?

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1. How do you use the word reckon?
2. Is reckon formal?
3. Do English people say reckon?
4. Is reckon a slang word?
5. Is I reckon proper English?
6. Is reckon informal or formal?
7. What do the British call a thermos?
8. What is G slang for?
9. Why do Aussies say aye?
10. Do Northerners say reckon?
11. Is needless to say formal?
12. Is guess formal or informal?
13. Is Hoover British or American?
14. Do British say bucks?
15. What does G in texting mean?
16. How do you say hello in Australian?
17. What is Australian slang for girl?
18. What does the phrase I reckon so mean?
19. Is needless to say polite?

How do you use the word reckon?

Examples of reckon in a Sentence I reckon that we'll have to leave early. Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the grocery store after work? We'll have to leave early, I reckon. They reckoned that they would reach their destination by noon.

Is reckon formal?

Much depends on context. The most important thing to remember is that by and large where the same general sense is intended, guess and reckon are very much more informal (suitable for casual spoken contexts, but not really for anything remotely formal).

Do English people say reckon?

Reckon is very widely used in British English. It has the same meaning as 'to think'. 'I reckon it will rain tomorrow. '

Is reckon a slang word?

Reckon means guess, or imagine, and is often used by rural types in Hollywood movies who say things like "I reckon I'll be moseyin' on." Reckon means guess or think, as in "I reckon he's put his nose where it don't belong one too many times.” If reckon sounds odd, that's because it's mostly gone out of style.

Is I reckon proper English?

(verb) synonym: to think, to suppose. Reckon is very widely used in British English. It has the same meaning as 'to think'. 'I reckon it will rain tomorrow.

Is reckon informal or formal?

reckon (informal) to think that something is true or possible: I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job.

What do the British call a thermos?

Thermos in British English or Thermos flask (ˈθɜːməs ) noun. trademark. a type of stoppered vacuum flask used to preserve the temperature of its contents.

What is G slang for?

short for “gangster” or “gangsta.” Used in greeting to a friend or associate. See also the slang word “b”.

Why do Aussies say aye?

Ay can be used to ask questions “What do you think of that, ay?” Confirm agreement “Totally agree, ay.” Even symbolize confusion “I'm not sure, ay.” They love it, ay.

Do Northerners say reckon?

Something that my American visitors often find surprising about British English is the copious use of the verb reckon, as in: Americans tend to think of the British as speaking "better" English, and Americans from the North tend to think of the English of Southerners as being "worse" English. ...

Is needless to say formal?

It is perfectly appropriate in many formal settings, it is just rather confrontational. You might use it in a strongly worded letter of complaint but still be extremely formal.

Is guess formal or informal?

◊ In responding to a question, the phrase I guess (so) is used as an informal way of agreeing or saying “yes” when you are not certain or not very excited or interested. “Are you hungry?” “I guess.”

Is Hoover British or American?

English. In British English, I personally use "hoovering" as a verb. For example, "I'm going to hoover the house." You can also say "I'm going to do the hoovering."

Do British say bucks?

By the same token, we cannot even say that the American buck is the dollar; but we can say that the American dollar is colloquially termed a buck, just as the British pound is colloquially termed a quid.

What does G in texting mean?

G means "Grin." This is the most common definition for G on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. G. Definition: Grin.

How do you say hello in Australian?

Greetings – Australian Slang

1. Howdy – Hello, a warm greeting to welcome a person.
2. Cheers – thanks, a magic word to express gratitude.
3. Cuppa – cup of tea.
4. G day – Hello or good morning, warm greetings.
5. Ta – thank you, deep expression of gratefulness.
6. Pop around – come over, calling someone to go around or move to a place.

What is Australian slang for girl?

Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila. Chick. Woman. Lady.

What does the phrase I reckon so mean?

"I reckon so" means "I think that is true."

Is needless to say polite?

wandle said: It is conversational in tone: therefore not appropriate in formal writing or in a formal address or speech. You would find it used in many speeches, though, where formality is not observed.