Word: BACKBITING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BACKBITING
- The action of slandering a person without that person's knowledge.
- To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
- To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
- To speak badly of an absent individual.
- Slanderous or speaking badly, especially of a person without that person's knowledge.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "backbiting" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "backbiting" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 26 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BACKBITING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BACKBITING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BACKBITING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BACKBITING:
- # the backbiting effect
- # master of backbiting
- # playing with backbiting
- # in terms of backbiting
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