Rock-paper-scissors

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of rock paper scissors. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To play a round of Rock–paper–scissors.

Synonyms

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jankenpaper scissors stoneroshamboscissors paper rockscissors paper stone

Example

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""Rock-paper-scissors, OK?" "Rock." "Sciss... paper." "You cheated!""

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