Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

under wraps

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.57 in modern English

Syllables
un-der- wraps
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In secrecy or in hiding.

prep_phrase

Of a horse: restrained from performing at its best in a race, so as to mislead others regarding its potential.

Example Sentences

Phrases

keep a lid on

Frequently Paired Words

keep a lid on

Questions

What does under wraps mean?
In secrecy or in hiding.

How to pronounce under wraps

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