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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

limbo

/ˈlɪmboʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does limbo mean?

noun, verb

A state or position of being suspended or in a state of uncertainty. To dance limbo is to pass under a horizontal bar at a low height, typically in a social or celebratory context.

Example

"The company is in limbo while it waits for the government to make a decision about its funding."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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