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kickstand

/ˈkɪkˌstænd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
kick-stand
IPA
/ˈkɪkˌstænd/
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.

noun

A folding bar to prop up a mobile phone, tablet or similar device when it is being used on a surface.

Etymology

From kick + stand (the bar is typically kicked into place with the foot, and enables the vehicle to stand).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɪkˌstænd/

Inflected Forms

kickstands (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce kickstand?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɪkˌstænd/.
What does kickstand mean?
A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
Where does kickstand come from?
From kick + stand (the bar is typically kicked into place with the foot, and enables the vehicle to stand).

How to pronounce kickstand

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