Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fifty six

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
fifty six
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Among policemen, "time off from work."

American usage; Slang; Uncountable

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Law.

Questions

What does fifty six mean?
Among policemen, "time off from work."

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