GREEK
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡɹiːk//
adj
- (figurative, colloquial) Synonym of incomprehensible, used for foreign speech or text, technical jargon, or advanced subjects.
- (US, not comparable) Of or relating to collegiate fraternities, sororities, or (uncommon) honor societies."“Every single person is going to have a different experience watching this film,” she said when I asked about possibly labeling the Greek system as “toxic”."
noun
- (countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent."The Greeks believed the sun went round the earth."
- (uncountable) Greek cuisine, traditional or representative Greek food.
- (uncountable, figurative, colloquial) Synonym of gibberish, used for foreign speech or text, technical jargon, or advanced subjects.""I don't hear one word in ten that they say," continued Mrs. Abingdon; "it's Greek to me. However, ...""
- (uncountable, figurative, metonymic, colloquial) Synonym of lorem ipsum, dummy placeholder text used in greeking.
verb
- (obsolete) To cheat at cards."A discovery of Greeking at Brighton, has made considerable noise this month in the sporting world."
- (uncommon) Alternative letter-case form of greek.
verb
- (transitive, computing) To display a placeholder (instead of text), especially to optimize speed in displaying text that would be too small to read."You can specify the type size below which text will be greeked in the Preferences dialog box. Designers often prefer to use greeked text in rough layouts because it helps the client focus on the design rather than on the words."
- (transitive, computing) To fill a template with nonsense text (particularly the Lorem ipsum), so that form can be focused on instead of content.
- (transitive) To obscure a corporate logo that has not been permitted for use in a production.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'GREEK'?
The word GREEK is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
G2
R1
E1
E1
K5
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GREEK'?
The word GREEK is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
G3
R1
E1
E1
K5
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.