Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shame, shame

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: shame, shame
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

I condemn the content of this speech; Expression of admonishment or disgust at the content of a speech.

Example Sentences

"Sir William: No, there are still many things, and I cannot emphasize this too strongly, not on top of other things. I myself, on my way here this evening, saw a thing that was not on top of another thing in any way. Other members: Shame, shame!"
"You must believe it whether you will or no—for tis true, that neither the Marquis, nor any one of his family are in possession of any place under, or any pension from the State. (Great tumult, and cries of "Shame! Shame!")"

Etymology

Reduplication of shame.

Phrases

hear, hear now, now there, there

Frequently Paired Words

hear, hear now, now there, there

Questions

What does shame, shame mean?: I condemn the content of this speech; Expression of admonishment or disgust at the content of a speech.
Where does shame, shame come from?: Reduplication of shame.

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