noun
Uncommon
spoons
spoonz
Spoons (noun) means a simple card game, often played by children, where players try to grab a spoon from the table. Example: “We played spoons at the family reunion and it got competitive fast.”
noun
1
A simple card game, often played by children, where players try to grab a spoon from the table.
"We played spoons at the family reunion and it got competitive fast."
2
A percussion instrument made from two ordinary spoons, played by tapping them together or against the body.
"The busker played the spoons in time with the fiddle."
adj
1
Informally, infatuated with someone (used with "on").
"He's completely spoons on her."
How to use spoons
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural of "spoon" — or the card game, the musical instrument, or (informal) being smitten with someone.
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What does “spoons” mean?
The word “spoons” means a simple card game, often played by children, where players try to grab a spoon from the table. In plain terms, plural of "spoon" — or the card game, the musical instrument, or (informal) being smitten with someone.
How do you pronounce “spoons”?
“Spoons” is pronounced spoonz (/spuːnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “spoons” in a sentence?
Here is “spoons” used in a sentence: “We played spoons at the family reunion and it got competitive fast.”
What part of speech is “spoons”?
Depending on how it is used, “spoons” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “spoons” a common word?
“Spoons” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spoons” have?
“Spoons” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a simple card game, often played by children, where players try to grab a spoon from the table.
