Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hear, hear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables
hear, -hear
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From 1689. Originally used imperatively, as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker. Now used generally as a cry of approbation.

Phrases

hear ye, hear ye now, now oi oi oyez, oyez, oyez shame, shame there, there

Frequently Paired Words

hear ye, hear ye now, now oi oi oyez, oyez, oyez shame, shame there, there

Questions

What does hear, hear mean?
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
Where does hear, hear come from?
From 1689. Originally used imperatively, as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker. Now used generally as a cry of approbation.

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