Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

6-2-1 rule

/sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: 6-2-1 rule
IPA: /sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A guideline for hygienic and healthy conduct while attending a multi-day convention, stipulating at minimum six hours of sleep per night, two meals per day, and one shower every day.

Informal; Slang

Example Sentences

"Also remember the 6-2-1 rule for convention survival. At any given time, within the last 24 hours you should have had six hours of sleep, two good meals, and one shower. Clean clothes every day also. Over-indulgance in alcohol or other drugs is a bad thing."
"They are using the newsletters to lecture people on how to be civilized. Tip the waiters, tip the hotel maids, don't move walls, and yesterday they were giving the 6-2-1 rule. Every day, 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower. Some of these folks look like its^([sic]) 6 meals for every 2 hours of sleep!"
"The 6-2-1 rule for cons, of course, is each day you should get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower. The above referenced article is about a prescription drug, intended for narcoleptics, that seems to allow folk to stay awake for 40 hours or so with minimal other effects, at least in the short term."
"He is a full-time student, a part-time employee at a book store, a volunteer at a youth center, and a full-time stAFFer. Sam would like to remind everyone of the "6-2-1 Rule"^([sic]) of convention-going."
"As a friendly reminder, please remember the 6-2-1 rule: 6 hours of sleep, 2 full meals, and 1 shower per day at an absolute minimum to ensure you and everyone else have a great time!"
"All of the other suggestions are great (especially 6-2-1 rule) but also think about packing some midday snacks. Not having to dish out for expensive food at the location can help make up for the cost of staying closer."

Etymology

From the numerical quantities of the three stipulations of the 6-2-1 rule. Popularised by the furry fandom, and in use since as early as 8 November 1998 (see quotations); despite multiple claims suggesting that the 6-2-1 rule was devised by a physician or other doctor, and that it potentially originated in the science fiction community, this is unverified.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/
British English: /sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

the 6-2-1 rule (canonical) 621 rule (alternative) 6/2/1 rule (alternative)

Synonyms

621

Rhymes With

firefighter's rule aemule

Questions

How do you pronounce 6-2-1 rule?: The recorded pronunciation is /sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/.
What does 6-2-1 rule mean?: A guideline for hygienic and healthy conduct while attending a multi-day convention, stipulating at minimum six hours of sleep per night, two meals per day, and one shower every day.
Where does 6-2-1 rule come from?: From the numerical quantities of the three stipulations of the 6-2-1 rule. Popularised by the furry fandom, and in use since as early as 8 November 1998 (see quotations); despite multiple claims suggesting that the 6-2-1 rule was devised by a physician or other doctor, and that it potentially originated in the science fiction community, this is unverified.

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