Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jiu-jitsu

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.64 in modern English

Syllables: ji-u-jit-su
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of jujitsu.

Uncountable

noun

Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Using these simple verbal jiu-jitsu moves will help you articulate the concerns underlying your complaints and critiques while building stronger relationships and culture."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does jiu-jitsu mean?: Alternative spelling of jujitsu.

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