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dressâdown
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dressâdown
(adjective)
dressâdown
adjective
dressâdown
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRESSâDOWN
always used before a noun
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used to describe a day during which people are allowed to wear informal clothes at work or school
Friday is
dress-down
day at the office.
dress-down
Friday
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