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ask around |
to try to find out something by asking people of one's acquaintance the same question. |
intimate1 |
characterized by a thorough acquaintance or detailed familiarity. [1/7 definitions] |
know by sight |
to be able to recognize (someone) by their physical appearance but not have any further acquaintance. |
meet1 |
to make the acquaintance of; be introduced to. [2/13 definitions] |
nodding acquaintance |
a slight acquaintance with someone or something, or someone with whom one has such a relationship. |
old |
of a long acquaintance. [1/11 definitions] |
pickup |
(informal) a casually made acquaintance, usu. with the intention of having sexual relations. [1/5 definitions] |
unfamiliarity |
the lack of previous knowledge of or acquaintance with a particular thing. [1/2 definitions] |
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