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basipetal
basis
basis contract
basis point
basis price
bask
Baskerville
basket
basket case
basket chair
basket forceps
basket hilt
Basket Maker
basket of currencies
basket-of-gold
basket star
basket trade
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basket case

bas·ket case (plural bas·ket cas·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who is affected by severe nervous strain ( insult )

2. nation with problems: a nation or organization with serious financial problems ( informal )
transformed from an economic basket case into a prosperous state

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