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- intr.v. clung (klŭng) , cling·ing, clings. 1. To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining: clung to the rope to keep from falling; fabrics that cling to the body. 2.
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- from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia. 1  To patch; mend by sewing on a clout or patch; cobble; hence, to join clumsily. 2  To cover with a piece of cloth or with rags; bandage. 3  To rub with an old piece of cloth, felt, or the like.  To strike with the hand; 1  cuff. To stud or fasten with nails. 2  n. 3  n. 4  n. 5  n. 6  n.  n. n. n. n.
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glassy Definition of glassy for English Language Learners. : 1  smooth and shiny : resembling glass. : 2  not shiny or bright : dull and lifeless.
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- Define complying. complying synonyms, complying pronunciation, complying translation, English dictionary definition of complying. intr.v. com·plied , com·ply·ing , com·plies 1. To act in accordance with another's command, request, rule, or wish: The patient complied with the...
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Smoothies as Meal Replacements Be Consistent. Like any part of healthy living, consistency is key. If you want to lose some weight by drinking smoothies as meals, you should incorporate the replacement on a regular basis. I’m not talking about three meals a day, seven days a week. You could just do it once or twice a week, or maybe you could start drinking smoothies in the morning for a breakfast on-the-go.
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quinsy Definition of quinsy. plural. quinsies. : an abscess in the tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by pain and fever.
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Idiosyncrasy An idiosyncrasy is an unusual feature of a person (though there are also other uses, see below). It also means odd habit. The term is often used to express eccentricity or peculiarity. A synonym may be quirk.
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comply See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object), complied, complying. 1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with): They asked him to leave and he complied. She has complied with the requirements.
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- Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: tacky(adj) (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch. tacky varnish. brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tacky, tatty, tawdry, trashy(adj)
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winding 1. twisty-marked by repeated turns and bends; a tortuous road up the mountain; winding roads are full of surprises; had to steer the car down a twisty track. twisting, winding, tortuous, voluminous. crooked-having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; crooked country roads; crooked teeth.
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- 1. (of a person) Someone who is oversensitive or abnormally irritable: “Rusty busted an old man’s hip after he referred to his phone as a toy”. 2. (of an issue or situation) Must be handled with kid gloves; delicate topic: “Rusty’s phone company placed a data limit on his account”. Rusty can be a very touchy person.
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Definition of âstuffyâ - English Dictionary stuffy adjective (WITHOUT AIR) › A stuffy room or building is unpleasant because it has no fresh air: a stuffy office. It's really hot and stuffy in here - let's open the window. The bedroom gets a little stuffy in the summer. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words.
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- Define puffy: swollen in size : bloated; also : chubby; having a puffed up form or appearance : soft, light, and fluffy — puffy in a sentence swollen in size : bloated; also : chubby; having a puffed up form or appearance : soft, light, and fluffy; blowing in puffs : gusty… See the full definition
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Acronyms &Abbreviations jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey(verb) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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hug hug. 1. to clasp tightly in the arms, esp. with affection; embrace: to hug a child. 2. to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug a belief. 3. to keep close to, as in sailing or in moving along or alongside of: a vessel hugging the shore; a car hugging the road. 4. to cling together; lie close.
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- used to describe a foolish person or as a mild form of abuse. Normally prefixed by 'spotty'. See also: DFE , Ear Hustling , Cabbage Patcher , A feed, a frostie and a feature , Veeb.
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- touchy-feely. n. adj. Informal, sometimes derogatory sensitive and caring. English Collins Dictionary-English Definition & Thesaurus &nbsp. See also: touch, touchily, touche, touché-touch. type
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chewy chewy - (of a consistency) requiring chewing; chewy caramels. elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; an elastic band; a youthful and elastic walk. adjective tough, fibrous, leathery, as tough as old boots The meat was too chewy and the vegetables overcooked.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  O.K., OK, okay, okey, okeh(adj) an endorsement. they gave us the O.K. to go ahead. 2  all right, fine, o.k., ok, okay, hunky-dory(verb) being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition.
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Definitions &Translations Static cling. Static cling is the tendency for light objects to stick (cling) to other objects owing to static electricity. It is common in clothing, but occurs with other items, such as the tendency of dust to be attracted to, and stick to, plastic items. Contents.
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- Medical Dictionary. quinsy. play. noun quin·sy \ˈkwin-zē\. Medical Definition of quinsy. plural. quinsies. : an abscess in the connective tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever, pain, and swelling—called also peritonsillar abscess.
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- Signs that your boyfriend/girlfriend is clingy: doesn't stop calling, constantly tells you how much they love/like you, writes you songs, buys you flowers/chocolate so much it gets annoying, and wants to spend time..all the time.
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- Adj. 1. loopy-consisting of or covered with or having loops.
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Definition of tacky Definition of tacky. 1  of poor taste or style.  See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  cloying, saccharine, syrupy, treacly(adj) overly sweet. 2  syrupy, viscous(adj) having a relatively high resistance to flow. 3  honeyed, honied, syrupy(adj) with honey added.
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Definition of 'tacky' Definition of 'tacky'. tacky (tæki ) If you describe something as tacky, you dislike it because it is cheap and badly made or vulgar. ...a woman in a fake leopard-skin coat and tacky red sunglasses. The whole thing is dreadfully tacky. If something such as paint or glue is tacky, it is slightly sticky and not yet dry.