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Word

cre

Definition

n. a very small amount of something, like a tiny bit of money or a small amount of time. It is a very informal word used mostly in specific local areas.

n. a small quantity or amount, typically of money or time. Highly informal and dialectal; primarily used in specific regional contexts to indicate a negligible or minimal value.

Examples

“I only have a cre of cash on me right now.”

“He waited for a cre of time before deciding to leave the party.”

“The old man spent a cre of his pension on a single cup of coffee, showing no interest in the more expensive options available at the counter.”

Examples

simple

“I only have a cre of cash on me right now.”

contextual

“He waited for a cre of time before deciding to leave the party.”

complex

“The old man spent a cre of his pension on a single cup of coffee, showing no interest in the more expensive options available at the counter.”

This entry

Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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