Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

holiday heart syndrome

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: hol-i-day -heart syn-drome
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A usually temporary irregular heartbeat in individuals who are otherwise healthy.

Uncountable

Etymology

Sometimes associated with binge drinking during the holiday season. Coined in 1978.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does holiday heart syndrome mean?: A usually temporary irregular heartbeat in individuals who are otherwise healthy.
Where does holiday heart syndrome come from?: Sometimes associated with binge drinking during the holiday season. Coined in 1978.

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