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    ZEUGMA

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    zeugmaszeugmaticzeugmatically

    Definitions

    There is 1 meaning of the word Zeugma.

    How to pronounce zeugma:

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    Zeugma - as a noun

    Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect

    Example: "`mr. pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma"

    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    syllepsis14

    Word Game Points

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

    ZEUGMA has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

    Is ZEUGMA a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, zeugma is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    ZEUGMA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

    Is ZEUGMA a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, zeugma is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    ZEUGMA has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of ZEUGMA
    Starts ZStarts ZEStarts ZEUStarts ZEUG
    Ends AEnds MAEnds GMAEnds UGMA
    Starts Z & ends AStarts ZE & ends AStarts Z & ends MA
    Words containing ZEUGMAContaining Z,E,U,G,M,A

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