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swiss

The word "Swiss" should always be capitalized because it is derived from the name of a country (Switzerland). When used as a noun to refer to one person, you can say "a Swiss" or "a Swiss person." When referring to the people as a whole, use "the Swiss."

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating on her essay.
Chloe Smith

I'm totally zoning out. Let's just ditch and go get some Swiss cheese.

Chloe Smith
Fatima
Fatima

You can't just flake now. We have to finish this by five.

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Chloe uses the phrasal verb 'zoning out' (losing concentration) and the slang 'ditch' (to leave a place or person suddenly). Fatima responds with 'flake', which is slang for failing to follow through on a commitment. The target word 'Swiss' specifies the type of cheese they are craving.

Meanings

adjective

Relating to Switzerland, its people, or its culture.

"The tourist admired the precision of a Swiss watch."

noun

A native or inhabitant of Switzerland.

"As a Swiss, she speaks multiple languages fluently."

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