Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

staredown

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English

Syllables: stare-down
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away.

Informal

noun

A confrontation in which each party waits for the other to yield.

Example Sentences

"Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout."

Etymology

From stare + down.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

staredowns (plural)

Phrases

stare down

Frequently Paired Words

stare down

Questions

What does staredown mean?: A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away.
Where does staredown come from?: From stare + down.

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