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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bindle

/ˈbɪndl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.48 in modern English

Syllables
bindle
IPA
/ˈbɪndl/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.

noun

A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

noun

Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Unknown; compare Old English bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbɪndl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bindles (plural)

Derived Forms

bindlestiff bindleman

Phrases

bindle punk

Synonyms

swag swag bag baggie baggy deck

Rhymes With

kindle spindle rekindle swindle dwindle tyndall tindall brindle lindell swindell tindal windle

Questions

How do you pronounce bindle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɪndl/.
What does bindle mean?
A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.
Where does bindle come from?
Unknown; compare Old English bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.

How to pronounce bindle

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