Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shazbat

/ˈʃæzbɒt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: shaz-bat
IPA: /ˈʃæzbɒt/

21

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.

American usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Shazbat! We have to pay TAXES after we're NUKED?!"
"Parker covered his mouth, then swallowed. “Oh shazbat. I just threw up a little,” he mumbled."

Etymology

A catchphrase from the 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy.

Usage

American usage
Colloquial

Phrases

nanu-nanu

Frequently Paired Words

nanu-nanu

Questions

How do you pronounce shazbat?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃæzbɒt/.
What does shazbat mean?: Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.
Where does shazbat come from?: A catchphrase from the 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy.

How to pronounce shazbat

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