We're a subreddit dedicated to helping you find the right word, phrase, or synonym.

### [Rules](https://old.reddit.com/r/whatstheword/about/rules)

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1. Posts must search for a word, phrase or synonym.
2. The title must start with *[WTP for](#helptext "What's the phrase for...")*, *[ITAP for](#helptext "Is there a phrase for...")* *[WTW for](#helptext "What's the word for...")*, or *[WAW for](#helptext "What's another word for...")*.
3. Top-level comments must be genuine attempts to find the word.
4. Mark your posts as solved by replying *!solved* to the comment that found your word.

### Flair Descriptions

When you submit a post, it will go through several stages. Progressing to the next stage will be marked via a flair change. All flairs are assigned and updated automatically. Below is a description of all of them.

* [Unsolved](/r/whatstheword/search/?sort=new&feature=legacy_search&q=flair%3Aunsolved&t=all&include_over_18=on&restrict_sr=on#res-hide-options) - Applied when post is submitted. This means that the poster has not replied to any responses since posting or there are currently no answers.    
    
* [Solved](/r/whatstheword/search/?sort=new&feature=legacy_search&q=flair%3Asolved&t=all&include_over_18=on&restrict_sr=on#res-hide-options) - Automatically applied when the poster replies with the word solved anywhere in the comments. This means that the query has been solved.     
   
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Q: **I see a post with a wrong flair. What should I do?**

A: Please [let us know](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/whatstheword&subject=Incorrect%20flair%20on%20a%20post&message=Link%20to%20post%3A%20%5Bremove%20this%20section%20and%20put%20a%20link%20to%20the%20infringing%20post%20here%5D). We'll quickly hop in and override the flair manually.

### Additional resources

Got part of the word but can't remember the rest? Try [OneLook Dictionary](http://www.onelook.com/)

Look up synonyms at [Thesaurus](https://www.thesaurus.com/)

Use [Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/) to find definitions of words.

Use [Vocabulary Dictionary](https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/) to find easy to grasp definitions and use cases for words.

Ask questions about language over at [English StackExchange](https://english.stackexchange.com/)

Want to learn some latin phrases to impress your colleagues ~~and sound like a smartass~~? Check out the [List of Latin Phrases](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/List_of_Latin_phrases)

Have two similar-sounding words and not sure which one to use? Look them up in the [Choose Your Words](https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/) dictionary.



### Related subreddits


Get into word science at r/words

/r/Logophilia is a subreddit for interesting or novel words and for the lovers of words themselves.

Are you fascinated by profound quotes that use obscure locution? /r/LexiconicPorn is the place for you.

Are you wondering if the word in your head even exists? Come check out /r/neology and find out!

And if you're especially interested in sincere talks of Literature and writing, check out /r/TheArtifice.

<div class="md"><p>We&#39;re a subreddit dedicated to helping you find the right word, phrase, or synonym.</p>

<h3><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/whatstheword/about/rules">Rules</a></h3>

<p><sup>Click the header to view the full rules</sup></p>

<ol>
<li>Posts must search for a word, phrase or synonym.</li>
<li>The title must start with <em><a href="#helptext" title="What&#39;s the phrase for...">WTP for</a></em>, <em><a href="#helptext" title="Is there a phrase for...">ITAP for</a></em> <em><a href="#helptext" title="What&#39;s the word for...">WTW for</a></em>, or <em><a href="#helptext" title="What&#39;s another word for...">WAW for</a></em>.</li>
<li>Top-level comments must be genuine attempts to find the word.</li>
<li>Mark your posts as solved by replying <em>!solved</em> to the comment that found your word.</li>
</ol>

<h3>Flair Descriptions</h3>

<p>When you submit a post, it will go through several stages. Progressing to the next stage will be marked via a flair change. All flairs are assigned and updated automatically. Below is a description of all of them.</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="/r/whatstheword/search/?sort=new&amp;feature=legacy_search&amp;q=flair%3Aunsolved&amp;t=all&amp;include_over_18=on&amp;restrict_sr=on#res-hide-options">Unsolved</a> - Applied when post is submitted. This means that the poster has not replied to any responses since posting or there are currently no answers.    </p></li>
<li><p><a href="/r/whatstheword/search/?sort=new&amp;feature=legacy_search&amp;q=flair%3Asolved&amp;t=all&amp;include_over_18=on&amp;restrict_sr=on#res-hide-options">Solved</a> - Automatically applied when the poster replies with the word solved anywhere in the comments. This means that the query has been solved.     </p></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<p>Q: <strong>I see a post with a wrong flair. What should I do?</strong></p>

<p>A: Please <a href="https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/whatstheword&amp;subject=Incorrect%20flair%20on%20a%20post&amp;message=Link%20to%20post%3A%20%5Bremove%20this%20section%20and%20put%20a%20link%20to%20the%20infringing%20post%20here%5D">let us know</a>. We&#39;ll quickly hop in and override the flair manually.</p>

<h3>Additional resources</h3>

<p>Got part of the word but can&#39;t remember the rest? Try <a href="http://www.onelook.com/">OneLook Dictionary</a></p>

<p>Look up synonyms at <a href="https://www.thesaurus.com/">Thesaurus</a></p>

<p>Use <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/">Merriam-Webster Dictionary</a> to find definitions of words.</p>

<p>Use <a href="https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/">Vocabulary Dictionary</a> to find easy to grasp definitions and use cases for words.</p>

<p>Ask questions about language over at <a href="https://english.stackexchange.com/">English StackExchange</a></p>

<p>Want to learn some latin phrases to impress your colleagues <del>and sound like a smartass</del>? Check out the <a href="https://www.wikiwand.com/en/List_of_Latin_phrases">List of Latin Phrases</a></p>

<p>Have two similar-sounding words and not sure which one to use? Look them up in the <a href="https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/">Choose Your Words</a> dictionary.</p>

<h3>Related subreddits</h3>

<p>Get into word science at <a href="/r/words">r/words</a></p>

<p><a href="/r/Logophilia">/r/Logophilia</a> is a subreddit for interesting or novel words and for the lovers of words themselves.</p>

<p>Are you fascinated by profound quotes that use obscure locution? <a href="/r/LexiconicPorn">/r/LexiconicPorn</a> is the place for you.</p>

<p>Are you wondering if the word in your head even exists? Come check out <a href="/r/neology">/r/neology</a> and find out!</p>

<p>And if you&#39;re especially interested in sincere talks of Literature and writing, check out <a href="/r/TheArtifice">/r/TheArtifice</a>.</p>
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Here to help you find the word! 

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Welcome to r/whatstheword, a community where users help each other to come up with the [perfect, best, ideal, most suitable] word or phrase. Earn community karma by submitting a comment that OP indicates solves their post.

<div class="md"><p>Welcome to <a href="/r/whatstheword">r/whatstheword</a>, a community where users help each other to come up with the [perfect, best, ideal, most suitable] word or phrase. Earn community karma by submitting a comment that OP indicates solves their post.</p>
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Your title must start with *WTW for*, *WAW for*, *WTP for* , or *ITAP for* followed by a description of the word you're trying to find.

For example: *WTW for a cheerful and prompt response[?](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alacritous)*

<div class="md"><p>Your title must start with <em>WTW for</em>, <em>WAW for</em>, <em>WTP for</em> , or <em>ITAP for</em> followed by a description of the word you&#39;re trying to find.</p>

<p>For example: <em>WTW for a cheerful and prompt response<a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alacritous">?</a></em></p>
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ITAW for describing someone who intentionally feigns disinterest.