Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

true colours

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables
true -colours
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.

British usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

See show one's true colors.

Usage

Inflected Forms

true colors (alternative)

Phrases

show one's true colors

Frequently Paired Words

show one's true colors

Synonyms

true stripes

Questions

What does true colours mean?
The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.
Where does true colours come from?
See show one's true colors.

How to pronounce true colours

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