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bone-dry definition

bone·-dry (bōn′drī′)

adjective

  1. dry as a bone that has lain exposed to the air; very dry
  2. absolutely abstaining from, or prohibiting the use of, alcoholic drinks

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bone-dry Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • humor: You find yourself totally unable to resist his dark, bone-dry humor.
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