~ 1
■ noun
1》 a food made from the pressed curds of milk, either firm or soft in texture.
2》 Brit. a conserve having the consistency of soft ~: lemon ~.
Phrases
say ~ said by a photographer to encourage the subject to smile.
Origin
OE cēse , cȳse , of W. Gmc origin; from L. caseus .
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~ 2
■ verb ( ~ someone off ) Brit. informal exasperate, frustrate, or bore.
Origin
C19: of unknown origin.