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A representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound. Also: A badge that suggests the name of the person to whom it belongs.

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Usage examples (32)
  • Noun, : Two gates and a head is a rebus for Gateshead
  • Apparently, constitutional law is taught with rebuses and frenzied pantomime.
  • We shall gather all of these rebuses together and bind them in a cover, with some really nice calligraphy.
  • I am even now sponsoring both infant and primary schools to create water-coloured rebuses that express my apology for all of the meanings that I did not intend.
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