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    [Verb]  | "wor*ry" | \ ˈwər-ē \


    1: to afflict with mental distress or agitation : make anxious

    2: to harass by tearing, biting, or snapping especially at the throat

    3: to shake or pull at with the teeth

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English worien, from Old English wyrgan; akin to Old High German wurgen to strangle, Lithuanian veržti to constrict;

    [Noun]  | "worry" 


    1: mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated : anxiety

    2: an instance or occurrence of such distress or agitation

    3: a cause of worry : trouble, difficulty

    Origin: 1804 ;

    [Noun]  | "worry line" 


    1: a crease or wrinkle on the forehead or between the eyebrows

    Origin: 1972 ;

    [Plural noun]  | "worry beads" 


    1: a string of beads that can be fingered to keep one's hands occupied

    Origin: 1956 ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "worry at" 


    1: to pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly

    2: to try to solve (a problem) by thinking about it for a long time

    [Idiom]  | "worry (oneself) sick" 


    1: to be extremely worried

    [Idiom]  | "nothing to worry about" 


    1: no problems or reason to show fear and concern

    2: —used to say that something is not serious

    [Idiom]  | "not to worry" 


    1: —used to say that there is no cause for concern or worry

    [Idiom]  | "not worry oneself" 


    1: to not be upset or concerned

    [Idiom]  | "sick with worry" 


    1: extremely worried

    [Verb]  | "worry" 


    1: to experience concern or anxiety;


      * e.g., " ... they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved "




    2: to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy;


      * e.g., " ... those strange noises outside the house worry me "



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    [Noun]  | "worry" 


    1: an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble;


      * e.g., " ... she can only concentrate on something when she is free of worry "




     [ "worry" ]

    1: action of a dog seizing an item with its teeth and violently shaking its head from side to side in an effort to kill whatever the item is.

      * e.g.,  ... i know why that boot is all tore up, i saw the dog worry it. 

     [ "no worries" ]

    1: All is good, no harm done

      * e.g.,  ... "Im sorry", the boy said to his teacher. "No worries", his teacher replied. 

     [ "No Worries" ]

    1: The most common phrase in the Australian vocabulary. May be used adequately in situations ranging from benign endings to conversations to matters of earth shattering importance.

      * e.g.,  ...  "See ya later mate" - "No worries" 

     [ "worries" ]

    1: The opposite of no worries.

      * e.g.,  ... Non-Australian: This software is buggy.  

     [ "worries" ]

    2: A retort used to impose a reality check on an idiot -- Australian or otherwise -- who attempts to dismiss a worrisome situation with their inappropriately optimistic bullshit.

      * e.g.,  ... Australian: No worries, mate! 

     [ "Worried" ]

    1: The feeling you get when you read an urban dictionary definition

      * e.g.,  ... I got worried when I looked up the name Julian 

     [ "No worries" ]

    1: Hakuna Matata

      * e.g.,  ... Hakuna matata it mean no worries for the rest of your days 

     [ "No worries" ]

    1: No worries means to not worry.

      * e.g.,  ... No worries. Don't worry about it. 

     [ "No worries" ]

    1: Expression meaning you've completely inconvienced me and I'm hurt, but out of respect for you I'm going to keep the peace. Often followed by "mate" to indicate you not only want to keep the peace but also want to remain friends.

      * e.g.,  ... No worries. I'll pick it up. 

     [ "no worries" ]

    1:  Your welcome

      * e.g.,  ... "John thanks for letting me borrow your pencil." 

     [ "No worries" ]

    1: Strine expression: means no problem at all. Regularly heard in the walkabout

      * e.g.,  ... Got my Aussie dayer said thanks to the Aussie lass who served me, she replied "no worries" 

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