Vocab Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvoʊˌkæb

VOH-kab

UK

ˈvəʊˌkæb

VOH-kab

Definition

An informal abbreviation for 'vocabulary'; refers to the words of a language or the group of words someone is learning or using.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mostly used in speech or casual writing. Common in phrases like 'learn new vocab' or 'expand your vocab'. Avoid in academic or formal writing—use 'vocabulary' instead.

• Spanish: vocabulario
• Portuguese (BR): vocabulário
• Portuguese (PT): vocabulário
• Chinese (Simplified): 词汇
• Chinese (Traditional): 詞彙
• Hindi: शब्दावली
• Arabic: مفردات
• Bengali: শব্দভাণ্ডার (আনৌপচারিক)
• Russian: слова (разг.) - словарный запас (разг.)
• Japanese: 語彙（くだけた言い方）
• Vietnamese: từ vựng (thân mật)
• Korean: 단어 (비격식)
• Turkish: kelime hazinesi (gündelik)
• Urdu: الفاظ (غیررسمی)
• Indonesian: kosakata (gaul)

Example Sentences

I'm studying new vocab every day.

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This vocab list is very useful.

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Do you know this vocab?

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I need to expand my English vocab for work.

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Her vocab is impressive for someone her age.

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Apps are a fun way to boost your vocab.

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