Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a treat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: a treat
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Very nicely or effectively.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"The plan worked a treat."
"That meal went down a treat."
"“She was goin' a treat yesterday,” lied Sam, removing the sparking plugs."

Etymology

An ellipsis of like a treat (“thing that gives pleasure”).

Usage

Colloquial

Synonyms

like a charm

Questions

What does a treat mean?: Very nicely or effectively.
Where does a treat come from?: An ellipsis of like a treat (“thing that gives pleasure”).

How to pronounce a treat

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