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Ireland slang
A thing or object; something whose name you can't remember
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Ireland
Formality
Informal.
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Yoke means A thing or object; something whose name you can't remember. It is best read as ireland slang associated with Ireland.
"Yoke" means A thing or object; something whose name you can't remember. In Ireland, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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