Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fair game

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.92 in modern English

Syllables: fair game
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Actions permissible by the rules.

Uncountable

noun

A goal or an object that may legitimately be sought.

Uncountable

noun

An acceptable subject or target for criticism, scrutiny, mockery, or attack.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fair, game.: a game that is fair, that does not involve cheating, etc.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Pretending to be slow is fair game. Pretending to be injured is not."
"The referee ruled the unprecedented play fair game."
"After the middle sister's call from a friend's house, her slice of cake was fair game."
"Anyone running for office is fair game for criticism."
"She's fair game, Joe. It's always open season on princesses."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

prey quarry target

Questions

What does fair game mean?: Actions permissible by the rules.

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