gists - Definition and Meaning

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Words With Friends Yes (7 Points)

(noun)

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the substance or general meaning of a speech or text

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it was hard to get the gist of Pedro's talk

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(noun)

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the real point of an action

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damage is the gist of the action and without it the plaintiff must fail

(noun)

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chat or gossip

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I decided to spend the night at his place catching up on all the gist from the wedding

(verb)

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engage in chat or gossip

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I need a good friend I can always gist with