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Raincheck

Noun (Popular Sense):

A ticket or voucher given to a customer for a future use or visit when an event or purchase is not currently available.

Example sentence:

I wanted to buy the latest video game, but it was sold out, so I got a raincheck from the store.

Noun (Local Sense):

In some local dialects, raincheck is used to refer to a sudden change in weather or an upcoming rainy day.

Example sentence:

According to the locals, a raincheck is expected tomorrow, so we should plan indoor activities.

Verb (Popular Sense):

To defer an invitation, plan, or opportunity to a later time or date.

Example sentence:

Unfortunately, I have to raincheck our dinner plans because something urgent came up.

Verb (Local Sense):

In certain areas, raincheck is used as a slang term to mean canceling or rejecting someone's request or suggestion.

Example sentence:

She asked me for a favor, but I had to raincheck because it was something I couldn't do.

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