rules
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.a slang way to say that something or someone is very good or the best.
v.an informal, evaluative use of the third-person singular verb to express that a person, thing, or concept is superlative or highly enjoyable.
Simple“This new pizza place in town really rules.”
In context“Among teenagers in the late nineties, the phrase 'this band rules' became a ubiquitous shorthand for any music that resonated with their subculture.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.a short name for Australian rules football.
n.a shortened, uncountable reference to Australian rules football, a contact sport played between two teams of eighteen players.
Simple“He grew up in Melbourne, so he has played rules since he was a child.”
In context“While rugby is dominant in New South Wales, the sporting culture in Victoria is almost entirely centered around rules.”
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