Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knuckle-dragging

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.12 in modern English

Syllables
knuck-le--drag-ging
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Holding beliefs or having attitudes that are primitive or uncivilised.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the habit of some primates of walking with the forelimbs dragging along the ground.

Usage

Phrases

knuckle dragger

Frequently Paired Words

knuckle dragger

Questions

What does knuckle-dragging mean?
Holding beliefs or having attitudes that are primitive or uncivilised.
Where does knuckle-dragging come from?
From the habit of some primates of walking with the forelimbs dragging along the ground.

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