Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clue stick

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: clue -stick
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.

Example Sentences

"Leadbetter needs to be thwacked with a legal clue stick. The law he's talking about applies only to Internet service providers, not reporters."
"I think the author needs a good whack with the clue stick."

Etymology

From clue + stick.

Inflected Forms

clue sticks (plural) cluestick (alternative)

Synonyms

cluebat clue-by-four

Questions

What does clue stick mean?: A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
Where does clue stick come from?: From clue + stick.

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