tag-team
/ˈtæɡˌtim/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.41 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Performed by two or more people or groups working alternately.
verb
To alternate working with someone else in order to accomplish a task directed at (someone).
Transitive verb
Example Sentences
- "Both of them worked, so they practiced a sort of tag-team parenting, swapping mornings and afternoons when the kids weren’t in school."
- "We haven't tag-teamed in the ring for quite a while."
- "I suggested, to no avail, that WWF (nature) should sponsor a fluffy black-and-white wrestler called the Panda, tag-teamed with the Game Warden."
- "Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling David Shoemaker. He had some success, ... He tag-teamed with Tony Atlas (known variously as "Black Superman" and "Mr. USA") and, later, Andre the Giant, to some success."
- "Our spouses and children have become friends, and we have tag-teamed as presenters in local settings and at national conferences."
- "But Andrew and Blieu wouldn't hear of such a thing, so they tag-teamed her about staying on until finally, weakened from their constant badgering, Rachel couldn't take it any longer."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈtæɡˌtim/
- British English: /ˈtæɡtiːm/