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runaround

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

run·around

noun \ˈrə-nə-ˌrand\

Definition of RUNAROUND

1
: deceptive or delaying action especially in response to a request <tired of getting the runaround>
2
: matter typeset in shortened measure to run around something (as a cut)

First Known Use of RUNAROUND

1915

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