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makadö

nounquality

a false, affected show meant to deceive

A false or affected show meant to deceive; a sham.

Example in use

His freendship wis pure makadö.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MAK-uh-DOH/

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Origin & context

old norseolderinsult

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