Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blacksnake

/ˈblaksneɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.31 in modern English

Syllables
black-snake
IPA
/ˈblaksneɪk/
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A long, tapering whip.

American usage

noun

A penis, especially a black penis.

Slang

verb

To whip with a long, tapering whip.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From black + snake.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈblaksneɪk/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce blacksnake?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈblaksneɪk/.
What does blacksnake mean?
Alternative form of black snake: any of several relatively harmless North American snakes.
Where does blacksnake come from?
From black + snake.

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