Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crivvens

/ˈkɹɪvənz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
crivvens
IPA
/ˈkɹɪvənz/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

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Etymology

Borrowed from Scots crivvens. Attested in English from the early 20th century.

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How do you pronounce crivvens?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹɪvənz/.
What does crivvens mean?
An exclamation of astonishment or horror.
Where does crivvens come from?
Borrowed from Scots crivvens. Attested in English from the early 20th century.

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