Speakur

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15 minutes of shame

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.42 in modern English

Syllables
15 min-utes of shame
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A very short time in a negative spotlight of shame in individuals who have been subjected to public criticism and humiliation.

Humorous

Example Sentences

Etymology

By analogy with 15 minutes of fame, chosen for the rhyme.

Usage

Phrases

15 minutes of fame name and shame wall of shame time-out wrist-slap slap on the wrist

Frequently Paired Words

15 minutes of fame name and shame wall of shame time-out timeout wrist-slap slap on the wrist

Questions

What does 15 minutes of shame mean?
A very short time in a negative spotlight of shame in individuals who have been subjected to public criticism and humiliation.
Where does 15 minutes of shame come from?
By analogy with 15 minutes of fame, chosen for the rhyme.

How to pronounce 15 minutes of shame

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