Sugar

/ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ noun verb interjection

Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.

Definition

  1. (noun) Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
  2. (noun) A specific variety of sugar.
  3. (noun) Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.
  4. (noun) A small serving of this substance (typically about one teaspoon), used to sweeten a drink. “He usually has his coffee white with one sugar.”
  5. (noun) A term of endearment. “I'll be with you in a moment, sugar.”
  6. (noun) A kiss.
  7. (noun) Effeminacy in a male, often implying homosexuality. “I think John has a little bit of sugar in him.”
  8. (noun) Diabetes.
  9. (noun) Anything resembling sugar in taste or appearance, especially in chemistry. “Sugar of lead (lead acetate) is a poisonous white crystalline substance with a sweet taste.”
  10. (noun) Compliment or flattery used to disguise or render acceptable something obnoxious; honeyed or soothing words.
  11. (noun) Heroin.
  12. (noun) Money.

Word stats

  • Sugar contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 6.

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What does Sugar mean?

Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.

How many letters are in Sugar?

Sugar has 5 letters.

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