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noun
Something genuine and of high quality, as opposed to an inferior imitation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: real deal, real McCoy, pure quill, the shit, the bomb
Antonyms: none provided
noun
informal usage attributing authenticity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: real McCoy, real stuff
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: authenticity, genuineness, legitimacy
History
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