Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

squirreling

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables: squir-rel-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of squirrel

noun

The storing of something when in abundance against a time when it will be scarce (after the manner of a squirrel)

Uncountable

noun

The application of L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Usage

Questions

What does squirreling mean?: present participle and gerund of squirrel

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