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association

When referring to a group of people, "association" is usually a countable noun (e.g., "an association"). When describing a mental connection or a link between two things, it can be used as both countable and uncountable depending on whether you are talking about one specific link or the general concept of linking. In professional contexts, this word is often used in the formal names of organizations, such as "The American Medical Association."

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is mid-game while Jackson is trying to hustle him into a new project.
Jackson

Just formed a crypto association for dog coin whales. Get in now or you're cooked.

Jackson
Ryan
Ryan

bet

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Jackson uses 'association' to refer to an organized group for a joint purpose (investing). He uses the slang 'cooked' meaning he believes Ryan will miss out or be in a bad position if he doesn't join. Ryan's response 'bet' is typical Gen-Z slang for 'alright' or 'I agree', showing his oblivious and low-effort nature.

Meanings

noun

A group of people organized for a joint purpose, such as a professional body or club.

"She is a member of the National Basketball Association."

noun

A mental connection between ideas or things.

"For many people, the smell of cinnamon has a strong association with Christmas."

noun

The act of connecting or linking two or more things together.

"The study examined the association between diet and heart disease."

noun

The act of spending time with a particular person or group.

"He ended his association with the firm after ten years of service."

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