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/ˌeɪ es eɪ eɪtʃ 'pi:/

AmE

/ˌeɪ es eɪ eɪtʃ 'pi:/

adverb, informal - short for 'as soon as humanly possible'

BrE

/'hʌnimu:n/

AmE

/'hʌnimu:n/

noun - an initial period of excitement and optimism in a new experience or project

noun - a person on their honeymoon

BrE

/'hʌnimu:n/

AmE

/'hʌnimu:n/

verb - to be on your honeymoon

BrE

/'nest/

AmE

/'nest/

verb - to build and occupy a place for laying eggs or raising young, usually in a safe and sheltered spot

verb - to smoke a lot of cigarettes

noun - a sweet pastry of Hungarian origin made from dough wrapped around a tube, coated in sugar, and baked until crispy

noun, American English - a tall chimney of a factory, a ship etc.

noun, British English - a tall chimney of a factory, a ship etc.

noun - the part of a chimney that extends above the roof of a building, typically made of brick or stone

noun - someone who has won a medal

BrE

/'tʃɪtˌtʃæt/

AmE

/'tʃɪtˌtʃæt/

verb - to have a light conversation, to talk

adjective - showing or feeling a strong disrespect or contempt towards someone or something

BrE

/'kwentʃ/

AmE

/'kwentʃ/

verb, technical - to rapidly cool (hot metal) by plunging it into water or oil to set its shape or properties

BrE

/'kwentʃ/

AmE

/'kwentʃ/

verb - to suppress or put an end to (a feeling, emotion, desire, etc.)