Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pocket change

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables
pock-et change
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).

Colloquial; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of small change (“insignificant amount of money”).

Colloquial; Uncountable

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What does pocket change mean?
Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).

How to pronounce pocket change

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