Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stick in someone's craw

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables: stick- in -some-one's craw
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.

Example Sentences

"It really sticks in my craw that he never even asked me."
"I will just cite you two of the matters referred to by Mr. Glavis in his letter to the President, and, from what I learn, seems to stick in the craw of Mr. Bowman."
"There was a pennant chase that year that would stick in his craw and the craw of every Phillies fan forever."

Inflected Forms

sticks in someone's craw (present, singular) sticking in someone's craw (participle, present) stuck in someone's craw (participle, past) stuck in someone's craw (past)

Phrases

stick in someone's gullet stick in someone's throat

Frequently Paired Words

stick in someone's gullet stick in someone's throat

Questions

What does stick in someone's craw mean?: To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.

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