Pinchbeck Definition & Meaning
pinchbeck
- adjective
- serving as an imitation or substitute; "pinchbeck heroism"
- noun
- an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
"Pinchbeck" in song lyrics
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"david pinchbeck"
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- What does pinchbeck mean?
- serving as an imitation or substitute; "pinchbeck heroism" an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
- What part of speech is pinchbeck?
- Pinchbeck is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does pinchbeck have?
- Pinchbeck has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).