Phrase Hound found 56 phrases and 544 compound words that contain em. The most common are listed below. Open em in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 56
- Hold 'emTexas hold 'em
- Texas hold 'emA variant of poker in which players receive two cards each, and five other cards are shared between them.
- EM game
- em dashThe symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis); a one-em or long dash.
- count 'emEmphasizes a number; literally, check the number yourself.
- pick 'emAn evenly matched game, bout, or event where there is no favorite or underdog.
- em ruleSynonym of em dash: The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis); a one-em or long dash.
- em spaceA space which has a nominal width of 1 em.
- Omaha hold 'emA variant of poker where individuals each receive four private cards of which exactly two can be used to form a five-card hand, and five other cards are shared between them.
- up and at 'emVigorously launched or launching into an activity.
- stick 'em upA command stereotypically given by robbers, particularly when pointing a gun: Put your hands in the air! Surrender!
- Kick 'em JennyAn active submarine volcano on the Caribbean Sea floor, located 8 km (5 mi) north of the island of Grenada, or the strait where it lies.
- shoot 'em upA piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.
- oh em geeAn exclamation of excitement, surprise, amazement, or shock.
- em quadA quad which has a fixed width of 1 em.
- em- -enAlternative form of en- -en used prebilabially, that is, when the word to which it is applied begins with ‘b’, ‘p’, or ‘m’.
- cute-'em-upA shoot 'em up game with a cute, cartoonish aesthetic.
- know how to pick 'emyou have chosen the wrong person
- em dashesplural of em dash: The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis); a one-em or long dash.
- know when to fold 'emTo exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.
- em spacesplural of em space: A space which has a nominal width of 1 em.
- read 'em and weepUsed to express confidence when showing a winning poker hand.
- put 'em upSynonym of stick 'em up: A command stereotypically given by robbers, particularly when pointing a gun: Put your hands in the air! Surrender!
- beat 'em upA video game of the genre oriented around interpersonal combat (e.g. martial arts, street fighting, brawling, etc).
- beat 'em upsplural of beat 'em up: A video game of the genre oriented around interpersonal combat (e.g. martial arts, street fighting, brawling, etc).
Compound words 544
- embraceTo clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- REMInitialism of rapid eye movement: Fast movement of the eyes, characterising REM sleep
- embodyTo represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
- embossTo cause (something) to stick out or swell; to extrude; also, to cause (someone or something) to be covered in swellings.
- embrownTo make (something) brown; to brown.
- douceurSweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.
- empanoplyTo dress in a full suit of armour; to panoply.
- embiggenTo enlarge; to make or become bigger.
- empoisonTo poison.
- empetalledCovered with petals or petal-like objects.