Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

trailer trash

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.06 in modern English

Syllables: trail-er -trash
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Poorly-educated, usually white, individual(s) of low social status who stereotypically reside(s) in a trailer park.

American usage; Derogatory; Slang; Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

white trash

Frequently Paired Words

white trash

Questions

What does trailer trash mean?: Poorly-educated, usually white, individual(s) of low social status who stereotypically reside(s) in a trailer park.

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