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kidstakes

[ kid-steyks ]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. pretense or nonsense.
  2. small stakes or a small amount, especially of money.


kidstakes

/ ˈ°ìɪ»åËŒ²õ³Ù±ðɪ°ì²õ /

plural noun

  1. informal.
    pretence; nonsense

    cut the kidstakes!

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kidstakes1

1915–20; earlier British slang kid “nonsense, hoax†(apparently noun use of kid 2 ) + stakes ( stake 2( def ) )

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