PINCHBECK
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck - as a noun
An alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
Pinchbeck - as an adjective satellite
Serving as an imitation or substitute
Example: "Pinchbeck heroism"
Pinchbeck - as an adjective
Made of pinchbeck.
Sham; spurious, artificial; being a cheap substitution; only superficially attractive.
Example Sentences
"The jewelry he was wearing turned out to be made of pinchbeck."
"She couldn't afford real gold, so she bought pinchbeck earrings instead."
"The antique dealer sold me a pinchbeck brooch, claiming it was genuine."
"The watch looked expensive, but upon closer inspection, it was just pinchbeck."
"He was disappointed to learn that the award he received was made of pinchbeck."
Word Game Points
Is PINCHBECK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pinchbeck is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PINCHBECK has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is PINCHBECK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pinchbeck is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPINCHBECK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is PINCHBECK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pinchbeck is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPINCHBECK has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
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