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chary
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chary
(adjective)
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chary
/
ˈ
tʃeri/
adjective
charier
;
chariest
chary
/
ˈ
tʃeri/
adjective
charier
;
chariest
Learner's definition of CHARY
:
cautious about doing something
—
+
about
or
of
She is
chary about
spending money.
He is
chary of
expressing his emotions.
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