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gabber

/ˈɡæb.ə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A liar; a deceiver.

Examples :

"My brother is such a gabber; he always makes up stories to avoid doing his chores. "
character person moral

Related Words

Illustration tracksuit

tracksuit noun

/ˈtræksuːt/ /ˈtræksjuːt/

A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

"After football practice, I changed out of my muddy kit and into a clean, comfortable tracksuit. "

Illustration classmate

classmate noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪt/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmate Sarah and I are working on a science project together. "

Illustration controversial

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

Illustration partially

partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

Illustration subgenre

subgenre noun

/ˈsʌbˌʒɑːnrə/ /ˈsʌbˌdʒɑːnrə/

One of several categories within a particular genre.

"Science fiction is a broad genre, and steampunk is a popular subgenre. "

Illustration primarily

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

Illustration distorted

distorted verb

/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/ /dɪsˈtɔɹtɪd/

To bring something out of shape, to misshape.

"The strong wind distorted the delicate paper airplane, making it almost unrecognizable. "

Illustration characterised

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

Illustration listening

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration hardcore

hardcore noun

/ˈhɑːrdkɔːr/ /ˈhɑːrdˌkɔːr/

Broken bricks, stone and/or other aggregate used as foundations, especially in road and path laying.

"The construction crew used hardcore to build a strong foundation for the new school playground. "

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addicted verb

/əˈdɪktɪd/

To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

"The court ruled that the company would be added to the list of companies affected by the new law. "