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    [Noun]  | "spot" | \ ˈspät \


    1: a taint on character or reputation : fault

    2: a small area visibly different (as in color, finish, or material) from the surrounding area

    3: an area marred or marked (as by dirt)

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch spotte stain, speck, Old Norse spotti small piece;

    [Noun]  | "spot pass" 


    1: a pass (as in football or basketball) made to a predetermined spot on the field or court rather than directly to a player

    Origin: 1921 ;

    [Noun]  | "spot test" 


    1: a test limited to a few key or sample points or a relatively small percentage of random spots

    2: a test conducted on the spot to yield immediate results

    Origin: 1928 ;

    [Noun]  | "beauty spot" 


    1: patch

    2: beauty mark

    Origin: 1647 ;

    [Noun]  | "black spot" 


    1: any of several bacterial or fungal diseases of plants characterized by black spots or blotches especially on the leaves

    2: a dangerous or troublesome place or area

    Origin: 1832 ;

    [Noun]  | "blind spot" 


    1: the small circular area at the back of the retina where the optic nerve enters the eyeball and which is devoid of rods and cones and is not sensitive to light —called also optic disc

    2: a portion of a field that cannot be seen or inspected with available equipment

    3: an area in which someone fails to exercise judgment or discrimination

    Origin: 1829 ;

    [Verb]  | "spot" 


    1: to stain the character or reputation of : disgrace

    2: to mark in or with a spot : stain

    3: to locate or identify by a spot

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Verb]  | "spot-check" | \ ˈspät-ˌchek \


    1: to sample or investigate quickly or at random

    2: to make a spot check

    Origin: 1920 ;

    [Adjective]  | "spot" 


    1: being, originating, or done on the spot or in or for a particular spot

    2: available for immediate delivery after sale

    3: paid out upon delivery

    Origin: 1861 ;

    [Adjective]  | "spot-on" | \ ˈspät-ˈän \


    1: exactly correct

    Origin: 1936 ;

    [Noun]  | "spot" 


    1: a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part;


      * e.g., " ... in summer the white coat of the snow leopard is studded with brownish black spots "



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    2: a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape;


      * e.g., " ... we're in a bit of a spot right now with our mortgage payments "



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    3: a mark of guilt or disgrace;


      * e.g., " ... scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name "



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    [Noun]  | "soft spot" 


    1: a vulnerable point;


      * e.g., " ... a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy "



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    [Noun]  | "hot spot" 


    1: as in playground, happy hunting ground;


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    [Verb]  | "spot" 


    1: to mark with small spots especially unevenly;


      * e.g., " ... to give the effect of sunlight on water, the artist spotted the lake in his painting with flecks of gold paint "



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    2: to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes;


      * e.g., " ... I spotted both of them as they tried to sneak out the back door "



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    3: to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on;


      * e.g., " ... the TV networks had spotted reporters all over the state for the election "



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    [Adjective]  | "spot" 


    1: as in odd, irregular;



    [Adjective]  | "spot-on" 


    1: being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard;


      * e.g., " ... for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on "




    2: meeting the highest standard of accuracy;


      * e.g., " ... a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend "




    [Phrase]  | "have a soft spot for" 


    1: to take pleasure in;


      * e.g., " ... A lifelong fan, she still has a soft spot for the Beatles. "



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    [Phrase]  | "on the spot" 


    1: without delay;


      * e.g., " ... After the interview they hired her on the spot. "



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    [Phrase]  | "had a soft spot for" 


    1: to take pleasure in;


      * e.g., " ... A lifelong fan, she still has a soft spot for the Beatles. "



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    [Phrase]  | "has a soft spot for" 


    1: to take pleasure in;


      * e.g., " ... A lifelong fan, she still has a soft spot for the Beatles. "



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     [ "spot" ]

    1: v. to lend money to another.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey, can you spot me 50 g's? 

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    1: The place where everyone wants to go at night. The place where the party is hoppin' and ruit is the center of attention. Sometimes the spots are small and exclusive but other times they are huge and open.

      * e.g.,  ... Homie 1: Yo son, where's the spot tonight? 

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    1: v. To watch out or assist someone that is exercising, especially when using potentially dangerous equipment.

      * e.g.,  ... I can bench 120 on my own but I need a spot to get up to 150. 

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    2: n. Someone who spots.

      * e.g.,  ... After my first hernia I decided I need a spot when I bench. 

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    1: 1) a place, which may or may not physically exist, which brings great joy or pleasure.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) "Man, those 10 shots of Everclear really hit the spot. That's exactly what a playa needed." (passes out) 

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    2: 2) the place where everything happens

      * e.g.,  ... Bill Lumbergh, in bed with Jennifer Aniston: "Yeeeeaah, if you could move a little to the left that'd be greeeeaaat. Yeeeeeaah, that's the spot." (drinks coffee) 

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    1: A name people name their dog when they can't think of something original.

      * e.g.,  ... "my dog spot loves to play fetch." 

     [ "spot" ]

    1: To cover someone with money when they need it.

      * e.g.,  ...  "I gotta bribe the UAE officials to get off the charge's. Reckon you can spot me until we get back to Australia?" 

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    2: A place to skateboard, smoke bongs, chill or eat.

      * e.g.,  ... "Can yo spot me 5 bucks for lunch dude." 

     [ "spot" ]

    1: Pinpoint somebody or something. The term originated from the idea of assigning a spot to somebody on a map.

      * e.g.,  ... "Wuz gud son the girl from tinder told you where she stays at?" 

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    1: A place to slang rocks. Usually a corner.

      * e.g.,  ... Dirty South Killas} 

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    1: adj. To be spicy and hot at the same time.

      * e.g.,  ... Did you see that guy last night, man he was spot! 

     [ "spot" ]

    1: A zit. Usually one with a white head. Ick.

      * e.g.,  ... "There are two terrible things that could happen to a band. One is the singer could get sick, and two... the singer could get a gigantic spot on their cheek and look terrible" 

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