Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i mean

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.52 in modern English

Syllables: i mean
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

particle

Used to correct an error or slip of the tongue.

particle

A delaying filler.

Colloquial

particle

A mild intensifier.

Colloquial

particle

An indication of approximation or uncertainty.

Colloquial

particle

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, mean.

Example Sentences

"They were filth, utter filth. I mean, and this tops it. She even bought the video of her sister dying, or at least the sex act that killed her."
"Q. … To rush for 306 yards against that group, how did you accomplish that? BRIAN KELLY: Well, look, I mean, I could stand up here and BS you guys all day and tell you we're the second coming of the Green Bay Packers rushing attack."
"I must say the title puts me off as well. I mean, come on. Is this supposed to be original or creative?"
"I mean, it very well could be."

Usage

Colloquial

Synonyms

like well you know

Questions

What does i mean mean?: Used to correct an error or slip of the tongue.

How to pronounce i mean

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