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-cest

/-sɛst/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
-cest
IPA
/-sɛst/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

A suffix combined with a noun or surname to create a word for incest or an inappropriate relationship involving the referent(s).

Informal; Uncountable

suffix

A suffix for relationships between participants in the same (usually close-knit) activity (see castcest, classcest, clubcest, coursecest, friendcest, teamcest, workcest) or residents of the same complex (see dormcest, floorcest, hallcest, housecest).

Humorous; Informal; Uncountable

Etymology

Rebracketing of incest.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /-sɛst/
  • British English: /-sɛst/

Usage

Rhymes With

rest. souris west west st. modeste east st. modeste anapæst

Questions

How do you pronounce -cest?
The recorded pronunciation is /-sɛst/.
What does -cest mean?
A suffix combined with a noun or surname to create a word for incest or an inappropriate relationship involving the referent(s).
Where does -cest come from?
Rebracketing of incest.

How to pronounce -cest

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