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USA slang
A very tall, multi-story building.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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skyscraper means A very tall, multi-story building. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"skyscraper" means A very tall, multi-story building. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A tall modern building, typically residential.
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