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wantoning

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

wantoning

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

wantoning is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, wantoning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwantoning

1verb
  • To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.
  • To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (most often with away).

    Example: "The young man wantoned away his inheritance."

  • To act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.
1noun
  • Wanton behaviour

    Example: "the wantonings of a spoiled child"

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