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clancy

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Noun — An overflow or spillage, especially of liquid.

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Etymology

From Clancy of the Overflow, a character in a poem of that name (also in The Man from Snowy River) by Australian poet Banjo Patterson.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clancy” mean?

The word “clancy” means an overflow or spillage, especially of liquid. In plain terms, a dialect word for a spill or overflow, most often heard as an Irish surname rather than used as a common noun.

How do you pronounce “clancy”?

“Clancy” is pronounced KLAN-see (/ˈklænsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “clancy” in a sentence?

Here is “clancy” used in a sentence: “There was a clancy of water all over the kitchen floor after the pipe burst.”

What part of speech is “clancy”?

“Clancy” is a noun.

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