Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

static cling

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.38 in modern English

Syllables
stat-ic -cling
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The tendency for an object with a build-up of static electricity to stick or cling to other objects.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

dryer sheet dust bunny fabric softener triboelectric effect

Frequently Paired Words

antistatic clingfilm statickiness staticky dryer sheet dust bunny fabric softener triboelectric effect

Questions

What does static cling mean?
The tendency for an object with a build-up of static electricity to stick or cling to other objects.

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