Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make-a-wish

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.13 in modern English

Syllables
make-a-wish
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of people: treated with, or only in their position due to, undue patience or kindness; weak.

Derogatory

adj

Undeserved; illegitimate.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

See treat like a Make-A-Wish kid.

Usage

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Questions

What does make-a-wish mean?
Of people: treated with, or only in their position due to, undue patience or kindness; weak.
Where does make-a-wish come from?
See treat like a Make-A-Wish kid.

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