Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wall wart

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.77 in modern English

Syllables: wal-l wart
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A power adapter containing a plug for the wall outlet.

Humorous; Informal

Etymology

Referring to its unsightly protrusion from the wall socket.

Usage

Inflected Forms

wall warts (plural) wall-wart (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

power brick

Questions

What does wall wart mean?: A power adapter containing a plug for the wall outlet.
Where does wall wart come from?: Referring to its unsightly protrusion from the wall socket.

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