Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catch lacking

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: catch lack-ing
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To catch off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

Slang; Transitive verb

Etymology

Perhaps an eggcorn for catch napping.

Usage

Inflected Forms

catches lacking (present, singular) catching lacking (participle, present) caught lacking (participle, past) caught lacking (past)

Phrases

caught with one's pants down

Frequently Paired Words

caught with one's pants down

Questions

What does catch lacking mean?: To catch off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.
Where does catch lacking come from?: Perhaps an eggcorn for catch napping.

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