Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rabbit trail

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English

Syllables
rab-bit -trail
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A non-urban area that is challenging to traverse for non-local people.

Slang

noun

A convoluted discourse or tangential aside.

Slang

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rabbit, trail.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Rabbits defy predators by running in circles.

Usage

Inflected Forms

rabbit trails (plural) bunny trail (alternative)

Phrases

JAQing off merry dance

Frequently Paired Words

backwoods thicket JAQing off sealioning merry dance

Synonyms

rabbit hole

Questions

What does rabbit trail mean?
A non-urban area that is challenging to traverse for non-local people.
Where does rabbit trail come from?
Rabbits defy predators by running in circles.

How to pronounce rabbit trail

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