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turf war

/ˈtɚf woɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.75 in modern English

Syllables
tur-f war
IPA
/ˈtɚf woɹ/
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dispute over territory between rival gangs.

noun

A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.

Example Sentences

Etymology

The phrase may have originated as a reference to the game of American football where two teams confront each other on a field of grass or turf.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtɚf woɹ/
  • British English: /ˈtɜːf wɔː/

Inflected Forms

turf wars (plural) turfwar (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce turf war?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɚf woɹ/.
What does turf war mean?
A dispute over territory between rival gangs.
Where does turf war come from?
The phrase may have originated as a reference to the game of American football where two teams confront each other on a field of grass or turf.

How to pronounce turf war

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