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turf toe

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.59 in modern English

Syllables
tur-f -toe
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

So named from the common occurrence seen in American football players, who commonly play on turf.

Usage

Inflected Forms

turf toes (plural)

Questions

What does turf toe mean?
A metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.
Where does turf toe come from?
So named from the common occurrence seen in American football players, who commonly play on turf.

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