Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

soft-launch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: soft--launch
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative form of soft launch; to release (a product or service) to a limited audience.

Transitive verb

verb

Alternative form of soft launch; to announce (a romantic relationship) or reveal (one's romantic partner) in a subtle or ambiguous manner.

Informal; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"You might soft-launch a new partner in an Instagram Story, or in the background in the fourth pic in a carousel, but a cute couple shot front and center on the main feed informs your most dedicated DMers that the club is closed to new members until further notice."
"Bad Bunny seemingly soft-launched his fling with Kendall Jenner on his Instagram Stories over the weekend, and I for one will go down with this ship."

Etymology

From soft launch.

Usage

Inflected Forms

soft-launches (present, singular) soft-launching (participle, present) soft-launched (participle, past) soft-launched (past) soft launch (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

hard-launch

Questions

What does soft-launch mean?: Alternative form of soft launch; to release (a product or service) to a limited audience.
Where does soft-launch come from?: From soft launch.

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