Trigger
/ˈtɹɪɡə/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Trigger
noun
- A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
"Just pull the trigger."
- A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
- An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
"Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."
- A concept or image that upsets somebody.
"I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers."
- An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.
verb
Anagrams of Trigger
No exact anagrams found for "trigger". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
t1
r1
i1
g2
g2
e1
r1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Trigger
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 "Trigger"
Trigger is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Trigger" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "trigger" is a low-scoring word.