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tinfoil

/tɪnˈfoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does tinfoil mean?

noun

A thin, flexible sheet of aluminum, often used for wrapping food or making a makeshift hat. A person who is excessively paranoid or suspicious.

Example

"She covered the leftovers with tinfoil to keep them fresh."

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