Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for the loss

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.06 in modern English

Syllables: for the loss
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Expresses dislike or contempt for something.

Example Sentences

"Kittens for the loss!"

Etymology

By analogy with for the win.

Phrases

for the win

Frequently Paired Words

for the win

Synonyms

FTL

Questions

What does for the loss mean?: Expresses dislike or contempt for something.
Where does for the loss come from?: By analogy with for the win.

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