Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pass a good time

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: pass a -good -time
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

have a good time

Example Sentences

"The food and entertainment were a great opening to a lively convention. Everyone "passed a good time". The Friday morning business session opened at 9 a.m. Because Louisiana State Auxiliary President Buddy Hollis was unable to attend, […]"
"They work hard in order to enjoy the things that really matter: spending time with family and friends, sharing good food and traditional music, hunting and fishing, camping, and passing a good time at festivals, parades, and high school sporting events."

Etymology

Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.

Inflected Forms

passes a good time (present, singular) passing a good time (participle, present) passed a good time (participle, past) passed a good time (past)

Questions

What does pass a good time mean?: have a good time
Where does pass a good time come from?: Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.

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