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all
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. all
  2. 2. (pulling an) all-nighter
Borrowed from English, this word can mean "oar" (a paddle used to row a boat) or it can be used to mean "all-nighter," referring to staying up all night. In casual conversation, younger speakers often use it in phrases meaning to pull an all-nighter, such as before exams.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, the test covers the entire textbook!?

Sentence 2

"Everything on the menu is spicy!" my friend laughed.

Sentence 3

"I pulled an all-nighter studying," he said.

Sentence 4

"All clear!" they reported.

Sentence 5

Is your whole weekend really free?