Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spag

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: spag
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Acronym of spelling, punctuation and grammar, a set of criteria used in marking certain examinations.

British usage; Uncountable

noun

Clipping of spaghetti.

Informal; Uncountable

Etymology

UK 1940s, Australia 1960s

Usage

Phrases

spag bol spag bog

Frequently Paired Words

spag bol spag bog

Questions

What does spag mean?: Acronym of spelling, punctuation and grammar, a set of criteria used in marking certain examinations.
Where does spag come from?: UK 1940s, Australia 1960s

How to pronounce spag

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