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block

noun

Meaning

A piece of land, such as a house block in a suburb or a farming block.
The head, especially in 'do your block' or 'lose your block', meaning to lose your temper.

Example

Dad'll do his block when he sees the dent in the car.

Origin

Origin unknown

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