BACKFIRE

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

BACKFIRE Backfire (verb): to have the opposite effect than intended; backfiring (present participle), backfired (past tense), backfiring (present tense), backfirer (noun), backfirest (superlative), backfirely (adverb). Recoil (verb): to fail in achieving the desired outcome and result in negative consequences; recoiling (present participle), recoiled (past tense), recoiling (present tense), recoiler (noun), reco

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 8 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: BACKFIRE

Length: 8 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word BACKFIRE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.