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hunky-dory

[ huhng-kee-dawr-ee ] [ /ˈhʌŋ kiˈdɔr i/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

about as well as one could wish or expect

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ambsace

[ eymz-eys ] [ /ˈeɪmzˌeɪs/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

the smallest amount or distance

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colloquial

[ kuh-loh-kwee-uhl ] [ /kəˈloʊ kwi əl/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

characteristic of informal spoken language

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