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ruby

[ˈɹuːbi]

When used as a noun, "ruby" refers to the gemstone itself. It is a countable noun, so you can say "a ruby" or "rubies". When used as an adjective, it describes any object that has a deep red color, regardless of whether it is actually made from the gemstone.

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🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is at a thrift store while Ryan is gaming.
Chloe Smith

found this fake ruby ring and i'm lowkey obsessed.

Chloe Smith
Ryan
Ryan

bet. looks mid though.

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Chloe uses the slang 'lowkey' to express a subtle but strong attraction to the item, while Ryan responds with 'bet' (agreement/acknowledgment) and describes it as 'mid' (mediocre), showcasing his oblivious and blunt personality.

Meanings

noun

A precious stone of a deep red color, a variety of corundum.

"The crown was adorned with a massive, sparkling ruby."

adjective

Having a deep red color resembling that of a ruby.

"She wore a stunning ruby necklace to the gala."

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