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miata

/miˈɑtə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables
mi-a-ta
IPA
/miˈɑtə/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Acronym of Miata is always the answer.

Etymology

Back-formation from Miata as a backronym. From Old High German miata (“reward”). Referring to the fact that the answer to what car to choose is always the Mazda MX-5 Miata. From the drivability and popularity of the sports car. Phrase has been in use in car aficionado circles since the 1990s.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

FIAT

Rhymes With

gotta mata lotta sonata ata janata plata regatta cotta fatah terracotta ricotta

Questions

How do you pronounce miata?
The recorded pronunciation is /miˈɑtə/.
What does miata mean?
Acronym of Miata is always the answer.
Where does miata come from?
It is traced to Old High German.

How to pronounce miata

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