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summering/ˈsʌmərɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmərɪn/
To spend the summer, as in a particular place on holiday.
gabbas/ˈɡæbəs/
A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.
incidental music/ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl ˈmjuzɪk/
Music that is played as a background to a film, television programme, video game, etc.
sleep/sliːp/ /slip/
To cause (a spinning top or yo-yo) to spin on its axis with no other perceptible motion.
comperes/ˈkɒmpɛəz/ /kɒmˈpeɪz/
A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.
sportscar/ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/ /ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks.
extemporized/ɪkˈstempəraɪzd/ /ekˈstempəraɪzd/
To do something, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought; to act in an impromptu manner; to improvise.
sledging/ˈslɛdʒɪŋ/
To ride, travel with or transport in a sledge.
blowback/ˈbloʊbæk/
The act of shotgunning (inhaling from a pipe etc. and exhaling into another smoker's mouth).
tragedies/ˈtrædʒədiz/
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.