Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plain jane

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: plain -jane
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A young woman or girl of average or unremarkable appearance.

Informal

noun

Something basic and ordinary.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Charm school instructors […] can do something even for the plainest of plain Janes."
"Many of the early models had both a "plain Jane" model with open sights and a Deluxe (DL) version that had an aperture rear sight and a hooded target-type front sight-and, in some cases, sling swivels."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

plain Janes (plural)

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does plain jane mean?: A young woman or girl of average or unremarkable appearance.

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