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| button |
a small round flat disk that fastens clothing by fitting through a slit or loop. [1/5 definitions] |
| dungaree |
(plural) a British word for loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. This meaning of "dungarees" has a meaning similar to the American word "overalls." [1/3 definitions] |
| expect |
to consider fitting or proper in a particular situation. [1/5 definitions] |
| irregular |
not fitting into a standard law, method, or custom. [1/4 definitions] |
| likely |
fitting or appropriate. [1/4 definitions] |
| muumuu |
a long, loose-fitting dress made with fabric of a bright color or pattern. |
| overalls |
loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
| unreasonable |
beyond reasonable limits; much more than is fitting. [1/2 definitions] |
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