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pinchbeck

[ pinch-bek ] [ /ˈpɪntʃ bɛk/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

sham, spurious, or counterfeit

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lanai

[ luh-nahy ] [ /ləˈnaɪ/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a veranda, especially a fully furnished one used as a living room

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quotha

[ kwoh-thuh ] [ /ˈkwoʊ θə/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

interjection

indeed!

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