Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

whip-round

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.98 in modern English

Syllables
whip-round
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A quick collection of money from a group of people, usually for a beneficial purpose.

British usage; Informal

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

whip-rounds (plural) whip-around (alternative)

Phrases

pass the hat

Frequently Paired Words

pass the hat

Questions

What does whip-round mean?
A quick collection of money from a group of people, usually for a beneficial purpose.

How to pronounce whip-round

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