Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

carve-up

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.41 in modern English

Syllables
carve-up
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or instance of dishonestly prearranging the result of a competition.

Informal

noun

The distribution of something, as of money or booty.

Slang

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

carve-ups (plural)

Questions

What does carve-up mean?
The act or instance of dishonestly prearranging the result of a competition.

How to pronounce carve-up

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