Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for grins

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.82 in modern English

Syllables: for -grins
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

For no particular reason, just because it is fun or entertaining; or to relieve boredom.

Etymology

Originally, for no other purpose but to make one smile.

Synonyms

for the heck of it

Questions

What does for grins mean?: For no particular reason, just because it is fun or entertaining; or to relieve boredom.
Where does for grins come from?: Originally, for no other purpose but to make one smile.

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