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Rarepied
The correct spelling is pied.
How to pronounce pied
/paɪd/
adjectiveIPA: /paɪd/
Say it like: Pee-d
The correct spelling is pied. Having two or more colors, especially black and white. For example: "I'd like to see someone pie the chairman of the board."
Usage Examples
“I'd like to see someone pie the chairman of the board.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Having two or more colors, especially black and white.
- 2.Decorated or colored in blotches.
verb
- 1.To spill or mix printing type.
- 2.To hit in the face with a pie, either for comic effect or as a means of protest (see also pieing).
- 3.To go around (a corner) in a guarded manner.
- 4.(of printing types) To reduce to confusion; to jumble.
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