Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a hit dog will holler

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.84 in modern English

Syllables
a hit -dog will holler
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

An offended or defensive response to a statement suggests that the statement applies to the person complaining.

American usage

Usage

Inflected Forms

a hit dog hollers (alternative) the hit dog hollers (alternative)

Phrases

the lady doth protest too much if the shoe fits, wear it

Frequently Paired Words

the lady doth protest too much if the shoe fits, wear it

Questions

What does a hit dog will holler mean?
An offended or defensive response to a statement suggests that the statement applies to the person complaining.

How to pronounce a hit dog will holler

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