Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drop dead

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.78 in modern English

Syllables
drop dead
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To die suddenly.

Intransitive verb

verb

To be appalled or mortified.

Intransitive verb

intj

Used angrily to express disgust, contempt, derision, etc., toward another person.

Derogatory; Offensive; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare Dutch doodvallen and the expletive "val dood!".

Usage

Inflected Forms

Synonyms

Questions

What does drop dead mean?
To die suddenly.
Where does drop dead come from?
Compare Dutch doodvallen and the expletive "val dood!".

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