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Hint Coarse Initially Sexist Joke Is Finely Drawn Out

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32%9 Respond to a joke with a similar joke
verb

• throw back with a quick, light motion

30%8 Gives a hint or hint of what is to come
verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

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