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• TLC (noun)

TLC /ˌtiːˌɛlˈsiː/ noun TLC /ˌtiːˌɛlˈsiː/ noun Britannica Dictionary definition of TLC [noncount] informal : care and attention that is given to make someone feel better, to improve the bad condition of something, etc.

• He just needed some rest and a little TLC.
• It's an old house that needs some TLC.

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