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meatball
(meat|ball)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmiːtbɔːl/
noun
1
a ball of minced or chopped meat:
pasta with spicy meatballs
2
North American
informal
a dull or stupid person:
he was a friendly meatball who had a smile and a handshake for everybody
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