Turkish

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Etymology

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From sen (you, 2nd P. Sg. pronoun) +‎ -li +‎ ben (I, 1st P. Sg. pronoun) +‎ -li, literally by/with (using) you and I.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /senˈli.ben.li/
  • Hyphenation: sen‧li‧ben‧li

Adjective

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senli benli

  1. (figuratively) excessively familiar, especially in a situation where it is out of place
    Synonyms: laubali, teklifsiz, içli dışlı, yağlı ballı

Declension

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Adverb

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senli benli

  1. (figuratively) excessively familiarly
    Synonyms: laubali, laubalice, teklifsiz, teklifsizce
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