words

/wɜːdz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Angry debate or conversation; argument.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tranh luận hoặc cuộc trò chuyện giận dữ

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Noun

Examples

After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The lines in a script for a performance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Các dòng trong kịch bản của một buổi biểu diễn

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Noun

Examples

You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Sat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “words” mean?

Angry debate or conversation; argument.

Is “words” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.