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Definitions of "Dear"


1. Dear (Adjective)


English Translation

Expensive


Example Sentences

(patois) Wha mek yu watch so dear?
(english) Why is your watch so expensive?


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



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