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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kubotan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
kub-otan
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.

Etymology

Genericized trademark from Kubotan.

Inflected Forms

kubotans (plural)

Phrases

pepper spray tactical pen

Frequently Paired Words

mace pepper spray tactical pen

Questions

What does kubotan mean?
A small baton-like rod constituting a self-defense tool; its principal use is in applying uncomfortable holds to someone when subduing them.
Where does kubotan come from?
Genericized trademark from Kubotan.

How to pronounce kubotan

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