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good-sized
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adjective
of ample or large size; rather large for its kind:
a good-sized pumpkin.
Origin:
1830–40
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good-sized
—
adj
quite large
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Good-sized
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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