Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lop-eared

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.46 in modern English

Syllables: lop-eared
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having ears that lop, having ears that hang down pendulously.

Example Sentences

"He's always taking in some lop-eared stray dog."
"‘Time to shove off.’ ‘What’s wrong with this, you lop-eared ullage?’ Pincher inquired pleasantly."

Etymology

From lop + eared.

Synonyms

flop-eared floppy eared flap-eared

Questions

What does lop-eared mean?: Having ears that lop, having ears that hang down pendulously.
Where does lop-eared come from?: From lop + eared.

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