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bucktooth

/ˈbʌkˌtuθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.08 in modern English

Syllables
buck-tooth
IPA
/ˈbʌkˌtuθ/
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An upper tooth that protrudes further than the bottom teeth.

Derogatory

Etymology

From buck + tooth.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbʌkˌtuθ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

buckteeth (plural)

Derived Forms

bucktoothed

Phrases

loose-toothed

Frequently Paired Words

loose-toothed snaggletooth

Questions

How do you pronounce bucktooth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʌkˌtuθ/.
What does bucktooth mean?
An upper tooth that protrudes further than the bottom teeth.
Where does bucktooth come from?
From buck + tooth.

How to pronounce bucktooth

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