Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ba-dum-tss

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.54 in modern English

Syllables: ba--dum-tss
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Alternative form of ba-dum ching.

Example Sentences

"It seems to me that new fans are often some of the most open to new and interesting premises in creator-owned books. Thanks for giving us a shot, and here's hoping you keep seeking out the less-established titles. That's how you find the..........Gems. (Ba-dum-tss.)"

Questions

What does ba-dum-tss mean?: Alternative form of ba-dum ching.

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