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Vocabulary Entry
peanuts
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of legume that is often eaten as a snack or used to make peanut butter.
Example Sentences
"I tossed some peanuts into the bowl for everyone to enjoy."
"The children love to eat peanuts while watching a movie."
"She added peanuts to her salad for extra crunch."
V
verb
To treat someone with less importance or to belittle them.
Example Sentences
"He often peanuts his teammates during practice."
"Don’t peanut her ideas; they could be valuable."
"It’s not nice to peanut anyone in a discussion."