Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pass the pikes

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
pass the pikes
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To endure a difficult or unpleasant ordeal.

Archaic

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

passes the pikes (present, singular) passing the pikes (participle, present) passed the pikes (participle, past) passed the pikes (past) pass through the pikes (alternative)

Synonyms

run the gauntlet

Questions

What does pass the pikes mean?
To endure a difficult or unpleasant ordeal.

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