Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

problemette

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: prob-lemette
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A minor problem.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"However, due to a, erm, 'programming difficulty' […] once an object is dropped it cannot be picked up again. To get round this problemette, simply jump up, and press the function key before you hit the ground."
"Apart from the problemette with the punchy bits, I've got only one reservation with the game and that's that the tie-in element is a bit shaky to say the least."

Etymology

From problem + -ette (diminutive suffix).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: problem

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

problemettes (plural)

Phrases

bijou problemette

Frequently Paired Words

bijou problemette

Synonyms

hiccup

Rhymes With

get let set yet working set met forget internet beat heat bet net

Questions

What does problemette mean?: A minor problem.
Where does problemette come from?: From problem + -ette (diminutive suffix).

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