Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cross-legged

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.49 in modern English

Syllables
cross--legged
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having one leg over and across the other.

adj

Having one ankle over and across the other, and the knees far apart.

adv

In a cross-legged position.

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What does cross-legged mean?
Having one leg over and across the other.

How to pronounce cross-legged

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