Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get a room

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.33 in modern English

Syllables: get a -room
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"One night he kissed me on a park bench. I knew we shouldn’t but he would be gone so soon. The next night a homeless guy on a bench nearby hollered at us to get a room, but we couldn’t as we both had fierce landladies."

Etymology

Suggesting that the couple rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does get a room mean?: Used to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.
Where does get a room come from?: Suggesting that the couple rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.

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