Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

why so serious

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: why -so se-ri-ous
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used to mock someone for adopting an overly intense, grim, or rigid demeanor in a situation that might call for lightness or a more relaxed perspective.

Questions

What does why so serious mean?: Used to mock someone for adopting an overly intense, grim, or rigid demeanor in a situation that might call for lightness or a more relaxed perspective.

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