Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

green-ink letter

/ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.98 in modern English

Syllables: green-ink let-ter
IPA: /ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A letter written to a newspaper editor, politician, etc., expressing eccentric views; such a letter is often stereotyped as being handwritten in green ink, characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining, and lengthy.

British usage

Etymology

See green-ink brigade.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/
British English: /ˌɡɹiːn.ɪŋk ˈlɛtə/

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

green-ink letters (plural)

Phrases

green-ink brigade

Frequently Paired Words

green-ink brigade

Rhymes With

know any better

Questions

How do you pronounce green-ink letter?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/.
What does green-ink letter mean?: A letter written to a newspaper editor, politician, etc., expressing eccentric views; such a letter is often stereotyped as being handwritten in green ink, characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining, and lengthy.
Where does green-ink letter come from?: See green-ink brigade.

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