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anecdote

an·ec·dote

anecdote

 
pronunciation:
ae nk dot
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a short tale about a funny or interesting event.
He kept us laughing with anecdotes about his youth.
synonyms:
narrative, story, tale
similar words:
joke, legend, sketch, yarn
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