Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

about east

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.14 in modern English

Syllables: about east
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

OK; all right; in a proper manner.

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"I went into the dining-room, and sot down afore a plate that had my name writ on a card onto it; and I did walk into the beef and 'taters and things about east."

Usage

American usage
Slang

Questions

What does about east mean?: OK; all right; in a proper manner.

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