Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at a guess

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.16 in modern English

Syllables: at a guess
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Judged by cursory examination; at a glance.

Informal

Example Sentences

"The woman opposite him was a mere girl — twenty at a guess."

Usage

Informal

Questions

What does at a guess mean?: Judged by cursory examination; at a glance.

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