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PRONUNCIATION OF KARLOFF

Karloff  [ˈkɑːlɒf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KARLOFF

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Karloff is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KARLOFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Karloff

Boris Karloff

William Henry Pratt, better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Son of Frankenstein, which resulted in his immense popularity. His best-known non-horror role is as the Grinch, as well as the narrator, in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. He also had a memorable role in the original Scarface.

Definition of Karloff in the English dictionary

The definition of Karloff in the dictionary is Boris, real name William Pratt 1887–1969, English film actor, famous for his roles in horror films, esp Frankenstein.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KARLOFF


cloff
klɒf
Orlov
ˈɔːlɒf
pull-off
ˈpʊlɒf
sell-off
ˈsɛlɒf
Vavilov
ˈvævɪˌlɒf
Wolof
ˈwɒlɒf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KARLOFF

Karelian Republic
Karen
karengo
Kariba
Kariba Dam
Karitane
Karitane hospital
Karitane nurse
karite
Karl-Marx-Stadt
Karlovy Vary
Karlsbad
Karlskrona
Karlsruhe
karma
Karmapa
Karmapa Lama
karmic
Karnak
Karnatak music

WORDS THAT END LIKE KARLOFF

better off
cut off
cut-off
day off
get off
hold off
kick off
kick-off
off
on and off
on-off
roll-on-roll-off
roll-on/roll-off
show off
show-off
showing-off
stop-off
take off
turn off
turn-off

Synonyms and antonyms of Karloff in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Karloff» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KARLOFF

Find out the translation of Karloff to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Karloff from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Karloff» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卡洛夫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Karloff
570 millions of speakers

English

Karloff
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Karloff
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

array(كرلوف)
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Карлофф
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Karloff
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Karloff
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Karloff
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Karloff
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Karloff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーロフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Karloff
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Karloff
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Karloff
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கார்லோஃப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्लोफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Karloff
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Karloff
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Karloff
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Карлофф
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Karloff
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Karloff
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Karloff
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Karloff
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Karloff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Karloff

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KARLOFF»

The term «Karloff» is regularly used and occupies the 84.193 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KARLOFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Karloff

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KARLOFF»

Discover the use of Karloff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Karloff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story of a ...
"This book examines the Golden Age of Hollywood, the era in which both stars worked, recreates the shooting of Lugosi and Karloff's mutual films, examines their personal relationship and analyzes their ongoing legacies.
Gregory William Mank, 2009
2
Boris Karloff: More Than a Monster
Draws on research, previously unpublished letters, and interviews to present the life and accomplishments of the iconic actor whose name has become synonymous with horror.
Stephen Jacobs, 2011
3
Boris Karloff: A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, ...
Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.
Scott Allen Nollen, 1991
4
Linear Programming
A textbook for graduate or advanced undergraduate students of computer science, who know linear algebra and are able to read and understand proofs. Covers simplex, ellipsoid, and Karmarker's algorithms, and duality.
Howard Karloff, 2008
5
Boris Karloff: A Bio-bibliography
This reference provides a comprehensive record of the life and career of Boris Karloff, and provides full documentation for his performances in film, stage, radio, and television.
Beverley Bare Buehrer, 1993
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Karloff and Lugosi: the story of a haunting collaboration, ...
Equally striking was their odd, moving, ultimately tragic personal relationship. This book examines their work and personal lives and that relationship.
Gregory W. Mank, 1990
7
Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Archives 1
A dictator who sees enemies around every corner, but who can't see the threat right before his eyes. For nearly twenty years, the comic-book series Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery wove stories of intrigue, suspense, and macabre drama.
‎2009
8
Boris Karloff: The Man Remembered
Since his death in 1969, Boris Karloff remains one of Hollywood's most famous figures.
Gordon B. Shriver, 2004
9
Karloff's Circus
This book is a fourth trip to Accomplice—the Wonderland of a sick Alice.
Steve Aylett, 2005
10
Dear Boris: The Life of William Henry Pratt A.k.a. Boris Karloff
The text is buttressed with 150 photos and a complete filmography. This should still be "popular in public library collections." Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Cynthia Lindsay, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KARLOFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Karloff is used in the context of the following news items.
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SDCC 2015: 'Victor Frankenstein' detailed, 'Sherlock' influence and …
“He said, 'Please promise me one thing: Don't deviate [from Karloff]. That silhouette, that thing, that's what it's all about.' He's right. We made our ... «The Global Dispatch, Jul 15»
2
Museum founder shares love of classic horror movies - Central …
In fact, visitors to the museum have been greeted by Sara Karloff, daughter of actor Boris Karloff; Bela G. Lugosi, son of horror film actor Bela ... «Bristol Press, Jul 15»
3
Strange But True: What's in a name - Marco Eagle
And would Boris Karloff have been so well-known as a villain if he'd used his given name, William Henry Pratt? Edgar Rice Burroughs, the ... «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
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FRIGHT NIGHT. 1985. REVIEW BY SANDRA HARRIS. | moviepilot …
We're talking about Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. It's wonderful to see the obvious respect the ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
5
It's so good to be bad - Nelson Star
Back in 1911, Boris Karloff came through Nelson, but hadn't yet reached the heights of his theatrical antagonism, which later included a classic ... «Nelson Star, Jul 15»
6
The short life and mysterious death of Bobby Fuller, rock'n'roll king of …
... a cameo in The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini – a goofy beach party movie starring Boris Karloff – lip-synching to songs behind Nancy Sinatra. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
'Mr. Holmes': A portrait of Sherlock Holmes as an old man - Maclean's
It was in a one-hour TV drama from 1955 called Sting of Death, featuring Boris Karloff, about a retired beekeeper called Mr. Mycroft (the first ... «Macleans.ca, Jul 15»
8
'Victor Frankenstein' Is the Unholy Marriage of Mary Shelley, James …
... (November 25th) reclaims the mantle for the mad scientist, who's historically been overshadowed by the monster thanks to Boris Karloff. «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
9
GET REEL: Who is the greatest movie character of all time?
... Tobey Maguire's Spiderman, Boris Karloff's Frankenstein, Bela Lugosi's Dracula, Detective Harry Callahan in “Dirty Harry,” Harry Potter, E.T., ... «Wicked Local Somerville, Jul 15»
10
The Count, filmmakers, bring fans to film fest
Monster Madhouse host Karlos Borloff (yes, it's a play on the name of Boris Karloff) showcased a clip of the count on the Tonight Show with Jay ... «Bay Net, Jul 15»

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