Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flatcatcher

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
flat-catch-er
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An animal in poor condition that may be sold to an unwitting purchaser.

Dated; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

flat + catcher; see flat (“a fool”).

Usage

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Questions

What does flatcatcher mean?
An animal in poor condition that may be sold to an unwitting purchaser.
Where does flatcatcher come from?
flat + catcher; see flat (“a fool”).

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