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water-skiing

British English pronunciation: water-skiingClick to listen to the pronunciation of water-skiing

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water-ski

verb [intransitive]

water-skier

noun [countable]
water-skierwater-skiers noun [countable]Inflectionssingularwater-skierpluralwater-skiersSurfing and other sports taking place on water: aquaplane, aquaplane, bodyboard, jet ski, sailboard, surf, surfboard, surfing, water-skiing, water sports

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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