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Downy

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈdaʊni

Definitions

  1. A blanket filled with down; a duvet.
  2. A bed.

Equivalents

Françaisduveteux
Deutschflaumig
Italianolanuginoso
9 more languages
العربيةمريّش
Българскимъхестпухест
Gaeilgeclúmhach
Latviešupūkains
Nederlandsdonzig
Polskipuchowy
Svenskadunig

Examples

Went to bed with 2 downies on the bed, but the heat finally kicked in and ended with one cover and my feet sticking out.”
“to do the downy (i.e. lie in bed)”
“"Lord love you, Mr. Scott, I've a deal to do before I get to my downy; and I don't like those doctored tipples. Good night, Mr. Scott; I wishes you good night, sir;" and making another slight reference to his hat, which had not been removed from his head during the whole interview, Mr. Manylodes took himself off.”

CEFR level

C2
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