Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

worse for wear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.60 in modern English

Syllables
worse -for wear
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.

adj

Drunk.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

worst for wear (alternative, misspelling)

Phrases

wear down wear out

Frequently Paired Words

wear down wear out weatherworn

Synonyms

broken-down worn-out deteriorated clapped out damaged defective dilapidated effete faulty munted outworn passé

Questions

What does worse for wear mean?
In poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.

How to pronounce worse for wear

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