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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joypad

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.49 in modern English

Syllables
joy-pad
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of game controller held in the hands, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From joy + pad, modelled on earlier joystick.

Inflected Forms

joypads (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

joystick

Synonyms

gamepad

Questions

What does joypad mean?
A type of game controller held in the hands, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.
Where does joypad come from?
From joy + pad, modelled on earlier joystick.

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