Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

buzzin' dozen

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables: buzzin' -dozen
IPA

41

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The Detroit Diesel 12V71, 12V92, or 12V149 engine.

Slang

Etymology

In reference to its buzzing sound, two-stroke design, and having 12 cylinders.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

buzzin' dozens (plural)

Questions

What does buzzin' dozen mean?: The Detroit Diesel 12V71, 12V92, or 12V149 engine.
Where does buzzin' dozen come from?: In reference to its buzzing sound, two-stroke design, and having 12 cylinders.

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