Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

snake eyes

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.19 in modern English

Syllables: snake eyes
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Two ones, after rolling two dice.

noun

A 7-10 split.

Slang

Example Sentences

"It’s as if snake eyes, which should occur randomly only once every 36 times you roll a pair of dice, were coming up once every four times."

Etymology

From the resemblance of the two single pips to the eyes of a snake.

Usage

Slang

Phrases

come up snake eyes come up with snake eyes

Frequently Paired Words

boxcars

Synonyms

crabs craps

Questions

What does snake eyes mean?: Two ones, after rolling two dice.
Where does snake eyes come from?: From the resemblance of the two single pips to the eyes of a snake.

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