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[
bal
-
uh
-dahyz
]
bal·lad·ize
/
ˈbæl
əˌdaɪz
/
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[
bal
-
uh
-dahyz
]
Show IPA
verb,
bal·lad·ized,
bal·lad·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to make (something) into a
ballad
;
write a
ballad
about.
verb (used without object)
2.
to write or compose
ballads
.
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Balladize
is one of our favorite verbs.
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skedaddle
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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
to run away hurriedly; flee.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
to bark; yelp.
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Also,
especially British
,
bal·lad·ise
.
Origin:
1590–1600;
ballad
+
-ize
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