Definition of THIRDHAND

thirdhand

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps
    • "a thirdhand report"

Adverb

  • by doubly indirect means
    • "I got the news thirdhand"

Adj

  • Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
  • Having had two previous owners.

Adv

  • By two intermediates.

Origin / Etymology

From third + hand.

Scrabble Score: 17

thirdhand is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thirdhand is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thirdhand is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

thirdhand is a valid Words With Friends word