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pi-jaw

/ˈpaɪdʒɔː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.65 in modern English

Syllables
pi--jaw
IPA
/ˈpaɪdʒɔː/
17
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Lecturing or patronizing talk, especially from an adult to a child.

Archaic; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pi (“pious, sanctimonious”) + jaw.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈpaɪdʒɔː/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce pi-jaw?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpaɪdʒɔː/.
What does pi-jaw mean?
Lecturing or patronizing talk, especially from an adult to a child.
Where does pi-jaw come from?
From pi (“pious, sanctimonious”) + jaw.

How to pronounce pi-jaw

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