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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all sixes and nines

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables
al-l six-es and nines
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a state of confusion.

prep_phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see all, sixes, and, nines.

Example Sentences

Phrases

sixes and nines at sixes and sevens

Frequently Paired Words

sixes and nines at sixes and sevens

Questions

What does all sixes and nines mean?
In a state of confusion.

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