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    [Adjective]  | "un*be*knownst" | \ ˌən-bi-ˈnōn(t)st \


    1: happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified —usually used with to

    2: unknown


    Origin: 1636 ;

     {see: |un-:1|un-:1} + obsolete English beknown known; unbeknownst, irregular from unbeknown;

    [Idiom]  | "unbeknownst to" 


    1: without being known about by (someone)

    [Adjective]  | "unbeknownst" 


    1: happening or existing without one's knowledge;


      * e.g., " ... unbeknownst to me, my mother was planning a party "



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     [ "unbeknownst" ]

    1:  happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified —usually used with to <unbeknownst to us rumors were flying> (Merriam-Webster Online). a word that pretentious pricks use to try to sound smarter than they actually are.

      * e.g.,  ... Unbeknownst to you, I have been fucking your sister for the past six months. My dad has been sick for years, unbeknownst to the family. 

     [ "Unbeknownst to Speed" ]

    1: A phrase used to point out anything obvious or oversaid.

      * e.g.,  ... Person #1: Hey, it's 2010 now! 

     [ "Unbeknownst Beef" ]

    1: When you miss the memo that you’re invited to something because you weren’t invited directly and the person that got asked on your behalf declines for you.

      * e.g.,  ... “Ashley isn’t coming?” 

     [ "Unbeknownst Beef" ]

    1: When you miss the memo that you’re invited to something because you weren’t invited directly and the person that got asked on your behalf declines for you.

      * e.g.,  ... “Ashley isn’t coming?” 

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