Definitions
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- noun informal
Ugliness . - noun philately, derogatory, informal The stamps of the Indian
feudatory states .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Littlies still live with their parents and are cute and small enough not to be called uglies.
Bogus to Bubbly Scott Westerfeld 2008
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Littlies still live with their parents and are cute and small enough not to be called uglies.
Bogus to Bubbly Scott Westerfeld 2008
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Panic, a naturalized American who returned to Belgrade two weeks ago to become prime minister, pledges to stop the "uglies" responsible for the expulsions "at any cost."
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Unless the new Yugoslavian government succeeds in stopping the "uglies," the destruction of the old Yugoslavia's diverse culture has only begun.
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Yet, it seems that we "uglies" are the ones who must constantly put up with the discourteous and indeed impudent actions of people not of this nation.
Pizza Patr�n's Peculiar Pecuniary Peso-Paying Predicament 2007
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Poirier, Seamless in Seattle Viewer's Choice winner, and MAC Fashion House were two of six designers selected to skillfully transform not one, but SIX "uglies" into beauties in just eight weeks (pro bono, by the way).
Seattlest 2010
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And this is what makes the present science-religion debates seem so old-fashioned: They are literally several "uglies" behind the times.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed SCOTT BAKKER 2010
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I am thankful to have a Mom that can hear my "uglies" but still only see "my best."
Lori's Reflections 2009
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Australian mayor who wanted 'uglies' gets 'bloody attractive' girls
British Blogs 2008
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Australian mayor who wanted 'uglies' gets 'bloody attractive' girls
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