Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hammocking

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ham-mock-ing
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The scheduling of a new or unpopular program between two popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch it.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of hammock

Example Sentences

"Hammocking tries to establish a new program, or to recover the audience for a show slipping in popularity […]"
"Indeed, the acceptance that hammocking and the mixed-schedule is in decline formed an important part of the BBC's argument for new digital channels."
"Hammocking is a frequently employed strategy. For example, it is often seen in children's cartoon blocks in which a newcomer is sandwiched between two established series."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

hammock hammocked

Questions

What does hammocking mean?: The scheduling of a new or unpopular program between two popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch it.

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