Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

system d

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.21 in modern English

Syllables: sys-tem d
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.

Example Sentences

"It's when the orders are pouring in and the supplies are running low and the tempers are growing thin that one sees System D practiced at its highest level. Hot water explodes? No sweat."

Etymology

Calque of French système D.

Questions

What does system d mean?: A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.
Where does system d come from?: Calque of French système D.

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