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frisbee

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪzbi/

Definition of frisbee

noun

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a concave plastic disc designed for skimming through the air as an outdoor game or amusement.
[mass noun] the activity of skimming a frisbee: kids playing frisbee

Origin:

1950s: said to be named after the Frisbie bakery (Bridgeport, Connecticut), whose pie tins could be used similarly

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