Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pearl-clutchy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pearl--clutchy
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Prim, prudish, or easily offended.

Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pearl-clutch(ing) + -y.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

more pearl-clutchy (comparative) most pearl-clutchy (superlative)

Synonyms

Questions

What does pearl-clutchy mean?
Prim, prudish, or easily offended.
Where does pearl-clutchy come from?
From pearl-clutch(ing) + -y.

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