Damp
/dæmp/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts4 letters
Definition of Damp
noun
verb
- To dampen; to make moderately wet
"to damp cloth"
- To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
- To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
adjective
- In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
"The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."
- Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
Anagrams of Damp
Related Word Patterns
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Damp"
Damp is a 4-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Damp" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "damp" is a low-scoring word.