Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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slang | Yes | No | Yes | No |
take in | No | No | Yes | No |
slang (noun) | take in (noun) |
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a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | |
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar |
slang (verb) | take in (verb) |
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abuse with coarse language | make (clothes) smaller |
fool or hoax | take into one's family |
use slang or vulgar language | take up mentally |
fool or hoax | |
serve oneself to, or consume regularly | |
take up as if with a sponge | |
fold up | |
express willingness to have in one's home or environs | |
accept | |
take in, also metaphorically | |
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | |
see or watch | |
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | |
call for and obtain payment of | |
visit for entertainment | |
provide with shelter | |
suck or take up or in |