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nice and

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Definition of nice and

: very —used to emphasize a good or enjoyable quality
  • The soup is nice and hot.
  • Make sure your room's nice and clean.
  • The library is always nice and quiet.

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nice play

  1. : wanton, dissolute

  2. : coy, reticent

  3. : showing fastidious or finicky tastes : particular

  1. : in a nice or pleasing way

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