Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lump to one's throat

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.54 in modern English

Syllables: lump -to one's throat
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

2

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

On the point of crying due to strong emotion, either happy or sad.

Example Sentences

"The final scene of Romeo and Juliet always brings a lump to my throat."

Inflected Forms

lump in one's throat (alternative)

Questions

What does lump to one's throat mean?: On the point of crying due to strong emotion, either happy or sad.

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