matjes herring
[ maht-yuhs ]
/ ˈmɑt yəs /
noun
young herring that have not spawned, often prepared with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.
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a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
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