afters
Britishnoun
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informal dessert; sweet
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slang a confrontation or physical violence between football players immediately after they have been involved in a challenge for the ball
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Cut to the afters at the Chateau Marmont.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Hollywood films promise happily ever afters, but those weren't the main draw for audiences of "The Little Mermaid" and "Barbie."
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2023
The joy of a buffet of elections is being able to graze on the details that emerge beyond the main headlines - the political afters while most people are gorging on the main course.
From BBC ● May 9, 2021
As for afters, two campaigns dominated the dessert menu – Klobuchar’s and Sanders’.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 10, 2020
Befores and afters, dos and don’ts, Farewells and hellos and good-byes.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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