Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

broad shoulders

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.02 in modern English

Syllables: broad- shoul-ders
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad, shoulders.

Phrases

go pear-shaped

Frequently Paired Words

go pear-shaped

Questions

What does broad shoulders mean?: the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

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