Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skiddles

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: skid-dles
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A game played on ice in which sticks are thrown at pins to knock them over.

Dated; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of skittles.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Probably you'd prefer playing Skiddles in such a way that there is a possibility of winning the game, or at least ending it! If that is so you'll have to change the real rules a little."
"If there is a need or desire for more games or play equipment in the camp, here is the book that tells how the campers can make them — table tennis, shuffleboard, paddle tennis, box hockey, skiddles, dart baseball, exo, and scores of others"
"Several antique games, such as a skiddles table, occupy an upstairs anteroom."

Etymology

Blend of skid + skittles?

Usage

Questions

What does skiddles mean?: A game played on ice in which sticks are thrown at pins to knock them over.
Where does skiddles come from?: Blend of skid + skittles?

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