Phrase guide
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noun
A brief interval of forgetfulness or inattention.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, humorous, sometimes
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a momentary lapse of memory (especially in older people)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: forgetfulness
History
An allusion to the memory difficulties sometimes experienced by senior citizens.
