Word: STOOP
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Definition of STOOP
- The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.
- The threshold of a doorway, a doorstep.
- A stooping, bent position of the body.
"The old man walked with a stoop."
- An accelerated descent in flight, as that for an attack.
- To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.
"He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."
- To lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals.
"Can you believe that a salesman would stoop so low as to hide his customers' car keys until they agreed to the purchase?"
- Of a bird of prey: to swoop down on its prey.
- A post or pillar, especially a gatepost or a support in a mine.
- A vessel for holding liquids; a flagon.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stoop", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stoop" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STOOP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STOOP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STOOP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STOOP:
- # the stoop effect
- # master of stoop
- # playing with stoop
- # in terms of stoop
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