Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rice rocket

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.11 in modern English

Syllables
rice rock-et
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Japanese high-performance sport motorcycle or street-racing car.

Humorous; Slang

Etymology

So called because rice is a staple food in Japan, and rockets are known for their high speed.

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What does rice rocket mean?
A Japanese high-performance sport motorcycle or street-racing car.
Where does rice rocket come from?
So called because rice is a staple food in Japan, and rockets are known for their high speed.

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