Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the lash

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.38 in modern English

Syllables
on the lash
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Out drinking socially; usually involving heavy alcohol consumption.

British usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare lash back, pre-lash.

Usage

Synonyms

on the razz on the razzle-dazzle

Questions

What does on the lash mean?
Out drinking socially; usually involving heavy alcohol consumption.
Where does on the lash come from?
Compare lash back, pre-lash.

How to pronounce on the lash

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