Stickpin

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪkpɪn/

Definitions of stickpin

noun a decorative pin with a sharp point, typically worn on clothing

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a stickpin on her blouse.

A2 He lost his stickpin while walking in the park.

B1 The stickpin was a family heirloom passed down for generations.

B2 The stickpin had a small diamond in the center.

C1 The stickpin was crafted by a renowned jeweler in Paris.

C2 The stickpin was a rare antique piece worth thousands of dollars.

Examples of stickpin in a Sentence

formal The gentleman wore a stickpin on his lapel to complete his formal attire.

informal She found a beautiful stickpin at the antique store and decided to buy it.

slang Check out my new stickpin, isn't it lit?

figurative The stickpin of truth pierced through the lies and revealed the real story.

Grammatical Forms of stickpin

• past tense: stickpinned
• plural: stickpins
• comparative: more stickpin
• superlative: most stickpin
• present tense: stickpin
• future tense: will stickpin
• perfect tense: have stickpinned
• continuous tense: is stickpinning
• singular: stickpin
• positive degree: stickpin
• infinitive: to stickpin
• gerund: stickpinning
• participle: stickpinned

Origin and Evolution of stickpin

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stickpin' originated from combining the words 'stick' and 'pin' to describe a decorative pin attached to clothing using a stick-like mechanism.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to hold scarves or cravats in place, stickpins later became popular as decorative accessories for men's suits and women's clothing, evolving in design and style over time.