Ankle-biter Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of ankle-biter noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ankle-biter noun  /ˈæŋkl baɪtə(r)/  /ˈæŋkl baɪtər/(North American English, Australian English, New Zealand English, humorous) jump to other results

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See ankle-biter in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: ankle-biter

Nearby words

• ankh noun
• ankle noun
• ankle-biter noun
• ankle sock noun
• anklet noun

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