Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

99

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.49 in modern English

Syllables: 99
IPA

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Scrabble Score

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Letters

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Syllables

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Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ice cream cone with a chocolate flake inserted into the ice cream.

British usage

Example Sentences

""Two 99s please. And your story." The ice cream was in insulated compartments and he scooped it out […]"
"'Two 99s for you, young man. A Fab? Yes, here you are, madam. A Mivvi coming up.' As he handed over the ices, the kids ran or just sauntered off. I don't know if the ice-cream man thought some adult was going to appear and pay for the lot, […]"
"'Two 99s, please.' Copper Pie held them while I searched for the right money. […] Copper Pie was still on the ground, holding the ice creams […]"

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

99s (plural)

Synonyms

ninety-nine ic

Questions

What does 99 mean?: An ice cream cone with a chocolate flake inserted into the ice cream.

How to pronounce 99

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