Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rest in pieces

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.60 in modern English

Syllables: rest in -pieces
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Said to mock a deceased person, especially one who has been hated or reviled.

Derogatory; Humorous; Slang

Example Sentences

"For quotations using this term, see Citations:rest in pieces."

Etymology

Modelled on rest in peace by replacing peace with pieces.

Usage

Phrases

rest in piss

Frequently Paired Words

rest in piss

Questions

What does rest in pieces mean?: Said to mock a deceased person, especially one who has been hated or reviled.
Where does rest in pieces come from?: Modelled on rest in peace by replacing peace with pieces.

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