worrit

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verb

wor·​rit

ˈwərə̇t

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

dialectal, England : vex, distress, worry

intransitive verb

dialectal, England : to become worried or show anxiety or concern

worrit

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noun

"

plural -s

dialectal, England

: a worried condition

also : worry, trouble

Word History

Etymology

Verb

alteration of worry entry 1

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