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rark up
 v. phr.— «Kent Mori may be Palmerston North Jets’ most experienced player but he admits he sometimes needs a “bit of a rark up.” And who best to keep the shooting guard in line than brother and teammate Simon.» —“Mori’s Brother Keeps Him On His Toes” Evening Standard (Palmerston North, New Zealand) Apr. 23, 1997. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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