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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sled head

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
sled -head
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A concussion or subconcussive injury caused by tobogganing, including luging, skeleton, bobsledding, tubing; that stereotypically leaves the victim woozy or muddle-headed.

Slang

noun

Alternative spelling of sledhead (“a fan of sledding”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From sled + head. From being an issue with the head due to a sled.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

sled heads (plural)

Phrases

punch drunk

Frequently Paired Words

punch drunk

Questions

What does sled head mean?
A concussion or subconcussive injury caused by tobogganing, including luging, skeleton, bobsledding, tubing; that stereotypically leaves the victim woozy or muddle-headed.
Where does sled head come from?
From sled + head. From being an issue with the head due to a sled.

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