SINCE 1828
bred-in-the-bone
adjective
\ ˈbre-dᵊn-t͟hə-ˌbōn
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Definition of bred-in-the-bone
1
: deep-rooted
bred-in-the-bone honesty
2
: inveterate
a bred-in-the-bone gambler
Synonyms for bred-in-the-bone
Synonyms
chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, habitual, inveterate
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