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pantser

/ˈpænt.sɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables
pantser
IPA
/ˈpænt.sɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.

Slang

Etymology

From the expression fly by the seat of one's pants.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpænt.sɚ/
  • British English: /ˈpænt.sə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

pantsers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

pantsing plotter

Questions

How do you pronounce pantser?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpænt.sɚ/.
What does pantser mean?
An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
Where does pantser come from?
From the expression fly by the seat of one's pants.

How to pronounce pantser

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