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English word origin

Etymology of rah

Clipping of hurrah.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
intj

An exclamation of support or encouragement. · An exclamation of patriotic or passionate excitement.

adj

Posh.

noun

A young adult (often a student) who behaves in a stereotypically upper class manner; especially when associated with undeserved privilege or a lack of self-awareness.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of hurrah.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
intj

An expression of surprise. · An expression of admiration. · An expression of frustration or anger.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of rhatid.

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Raw extraction fields are retained for auditing. Their order does not establish ancestry.

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