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gaposis

[ gap-oh-sis ]
/ gæpˈoʊ sɪs /

noun Facetious.

a noticeable gap or series of gaps, as between the fastened buttons or snaps on an overly tight garment.

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Origin of gaposis

First recorded in 1950–55; gap + -osis

Words nearby gaposis

gapes, gapeseed, gapeworm, gaping, gap junction, gaposis, gapped scale, gapper, gap phenomenon, gapping, gap-toothed
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