Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

feel the burn

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: feel the burn
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To feel the burning sensation arising in a muscle being intensely exercised; often used as an exhortation to extend oneself in physical exercise.

verb

To feel the vaginal or anal pleasure or burn felt during sexual intercourse.

Example Sentences

"“Feel the burn!” Norm says, as Peoria lies over on a reverse lateral pulley system, ass up high, knees jerking back with the weight of fifty-five pounds."

Etymology

The phrase was popularized by actress Jane Fonda in her highly successful 1980s aerobic exercise videotapes.

Inflected Forms

feels the burn (present, singular) feeling the burn (participle, present) felt the burn (participle, past) felt the burn (past)

Phrases

feel the Bern no pain, no gain

Frequently Paired Words

no pain, no gain

Questions

What does feel the burn mean?: To feel the burning sensation arising in a muscle being intensely exercised; often used as an exhortation to extend oneself in physical exercise.
Where does feel the burn come from?: The phrase was popularized by actress Jane Fonda in her highly successful 1980s aerobic exercise videotapes.

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