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wave-theft
noun
/wayv-theft/
Definition
The excruciating public embarrassment of intercepting a greeting not meant for you.
In use
“I committed a terrible wave-theft and had to pretend I was fixing my hair.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun
- Pronunciation
- /wayv-theft/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
History
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