Anecdote

//ˈæn.ɪkˌdəʊt//

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The word "anecdote" can be used as noun and verb.

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anecdotage anecdotal anecdotalism anecdotally anecdotard anecdotarian anecdoter anecdotic anecdotical anecdotish anecdotist anecdotive anecdotographer the plural of anecdote is not data

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account funny funny story humorous incident short story

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