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razorback

/ˈɹeɪzɚˌbæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.36 in modern English

Syllables
ra-zor-back
IPA
/ˈɹeɪzɚˌbæk/
26
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A feral pig.

American usage; Informal

noun

The rorqual or finback whale.

name

A locality in the Wollondilly council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.

Etymology

From razor + back.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹeɪzɚˌbæk/
  • British English: /ˈɹeɪzəˌbæk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

razorbacks (plural)

Phrases

razor-backed razorback sucker

Frequently Paired Words

razor-backed razorback sucker racerback

Synonyms

scissorbill razor-backed rorqual razorback hog razorbacked hog

Questions

How do you pronounce razorback?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹeɪzɚˌbæk/.
What does razorback mean?
A feral pig.
Where does razorback come from?
From razor + back.

How to pronounce razorback

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