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perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
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cow1  audio  (kou) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.
  2. The mature female of other large animals, such as whales, elephants, or moose.
  3. A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.

IDIOMS:
have a cow
Slang To become amazed, angered, or upset: He had a cow when he saw the mess we made.
till the cows come home Informal
For a very long time; indefinitely: They could argue till the cows come home and still not reach an agreement.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English cou, from Old English c; see gwou- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
cowy(Adjective)


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