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Wordallow itStop it, leave it alone, drop the subject, or do not continue.WordbareA lot of, many, or very, depending on the sentence.WordendsA person's neighbourhood, local area, or home district.WordfamA close friend or trusted member of one's social circle.WordinnitA conversational tag seeking agreement or emphasis.WordlengVery attractive or exceptionally good.Phraselink upMeet or connect with someone.WordlongToo much effort, inconvenient, tedious, or not worth doing.WordmandemA group of male friends, associates, or members of a peer group.WordmoistWeak, embarrassing, overly sentimental, or socially awkward.Phrasepattern upOrganise, fix, arrange, improve, or sort something out.WordpeakUnfortunate, harsh, embarrassing, or difficult.WordpengVery attractive, appealing, or exceptionally good.WordroadmanA young man associated with street-oriented style, speech, or social identity.WordsafeThanks, understood, approved, friendly, or all good.

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