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just deserts

/dʒʌst dəˈzɝts/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.32 in modern English

Syllables
just deserts
IPA
/dʒʌst dəˈzɝts/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /dʒʌst dəˈzɝts/
  • British English: /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/

Phrases

desert principle get one's fairing get what's coming to one have it coming serve someone right

Frequently Paired Words

desert principle get one's fairing get what's coming to one have it coming serve someone right

Synonyms

payback poetic justice comeuppance just rewards comeupance

Questions

How do you pronounce just deserts?
The recorded pronunciation is /dʒʌst dəˈzɝts/.
What does just deserts mean?
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

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