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    [Noun]  | "ca*nas*ta" | \ kə-ˈna-stə \


    1: a form of rummy using two full decks in which players or partnerships try to meld groups of three or more cards of the same rank and score bonuses for 7-card melds

    2: a meld of seven cards of the same rank in canasta


    Origin: 1948 ;

     Spanish, literally, basket;

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     [ "canasta" ]

    1: Exclaimed in exuberance when performing a positive task. Not to be confused with its negative counterpart, "dooje".

      * e.g.,  ... After sneaking into a workplace superior's bedroom to wake him up, one would yell, "Canasta!" repeatedly. This may or may not be followed by the superior muttering "dooje" in response. 

     [ "Canasta" ]

    1:  A card game invented in Montevideo, Uruguay. A slang Spanish term meaning Jennifer has a hairy butt

      * e.g.,  ... Let's go play Canasta Person 1: "Do you see the that redheaded chick over there" Person 2: "Yeah, what about her" Person 3: "Well, essay, let me just say CANASTA!" 

     [ "Canasta" ]

    1: Replacement word for ass, or butt. Safe for kids to use anywhere especially school.

      * e.g.,  ... Move your Canasta buddy!!! 

     [ "Canasta" ]

    1: A game where you end up getting raped on the last hand by someone taking the pile and winning.

      * e.g.,  ... I always get owned and lose the game canasta when someone takes the pile of cards and goes out. 

     [ "canastas" ]

    1: courage or bravery, similar to balls

      * e.g.,  ... You need a decent set of canastas to take that on. 

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