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bit of alright en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (Australia, Ireland, UK) an attractive or sexy person.
    • 2017 Bob McCabe: Masterpiece “Simon's a bit of alright Mum,” she teased, “isn't he?” Susan couldn't help being amused by Jane's playfulness. “Yea, he's a bit of alright, alright,” she laughed. “Wouldn't kick him out of bed on a cold Saturday night?” Jane retorted and the two women laughed together.
  2. (Australia, UK) a gratifying or pleasing development or object, typically hoped-for or exciting.
    • 1907 Alexander Macdonald: In The Land of Pearl and Gold "That's a bit of all right," said the guard, cutting off a piece of the stem and putting it in his mouth. "Try it." I cut another piece and did so, and at once agreed with him.

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a bit of alright canonical lexicographic
bit of all right alternative lexicographic
bits of alright Number=Plur lexicographic