Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mr. right

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.50 in modern English

Syllables: mr. right
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of Mister Right.

Example Sentences

"The fact that there were scores of good‐looking men aboard was widely remarked. “I don’t know where to start,” drawled one passenger, sipping his Tequila Sunrise. “I’ve met three Mr. Rights before lunch.”"
"Then comes the chance to become a governess, first in St. John’s Wood, then, in a Sussex country house. And presto! Bronwen is transformed into “a wild tornado” hotly pursued by two Messrs. Right."
"Leave the schlumps behind. You can't hope to find Mr. Right but continue to see Mr. Not-on-Your-Life."

Inflected Forms

Mr. Rights (plural) Messrs. Right (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Ms. Right

Questions

What does mr. right mean?: Alternative form of Mister Right.

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