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THIRDHAND

(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Thirdhand.

Thirdhand - as an adverb

By doubly indirect means

Example: "I got the news thirdhand"

Thirdhand - as an adjective satellite

Derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

Example: "A thirdhand report"

Thirdhand - as an adjective

Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

Having had two previous owners.

Example Sentences

"He bought a thirdhand car that had seen better days."
"The thirdhand information he received was not reliable."
"She found a thirdhand sweater at a thrift store."
"The thirdhand smoke from his neighbor's apartment bothered him."
"The thirdhand story she heard was completely exaggerated."
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Word Game Points

Is THIRDHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thirdhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THIRDHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is THIRDHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thirdhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THIRDHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is THIRDHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thirdhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THIRDHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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