Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

one is a poet and doesn't know it

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: one is a po-et- and -does-n't -know it
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

25

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Indicates that someone has unintentionally rhymed.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"Mum said, “Louisa Blair, I just despair!” and I said, “You're a poet and you don't know it!”"
"I love snow, you know ... Hey - snow, you know. I'm a poet and I don't know it ..."
"... I'm a poet, and I didn't even know it,” she giggles to herself. “You're insane,” I groan. “Now, now, Olivia. There's no need for name-calling,” she says in a mock scolding tone. “I'm so tired...” I say as everything fades away again[…]"

Etymology

Chosen for the rhyme.

Usage

Questions

What does one is a poet and doesn't know it mean?: Indicates that someone has unintentionally rhymed.
Where does one is a poet and doesn't know it come from?: Chosen for the rhyme.

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