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About UN
UN is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).
There are a lot of uses for “un.” First, it’s a prefix you can add to practically any word to mean the opposite of that word. For example, “unspeakable” means that something can’t be spoken. “Unbreakable” means something can’t be broken. Etc.
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It’s also an abbreviation for the United Nations, which is a large international organization with the primary goal of resolving conflicts through peaceful negotiation.
For Scrabble purposes, though, “un” means something entirely different. It’s a regional word from the Southern U.S. that means “one.” Like many words, “un” most likely evolved over time via necessity. Some people shorten words in an attempt to save milliseconds of time in their hurried lives. “Un” isn’t any shorter than “one,” but it takes just a smidge less time and effort to pronounce, particularly when combined with other words. Over time, the word became a regular part of the Southern lexicon and gained its dictionary entry.
Examples of “un” in a sentence:
- “I’ll take that’un right there. It’s a doozy.”
- “Which’un?” “This’un here.”
- “Where are all the dogs and cats?” “Oh, they’re out back playin’ fetch with the young’uns.”
Definitions
noun
- an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
Synonyms
Also: united nations.