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takes the studs

takes the studs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the studs.

Meaning of take the studs

Verb

take the studs (third-person singular simple present takes the studs, present participle taking the studs, simple past took the studs, past participle taken the studs)

  1. (Midlands, Southern US) To act in a balky and uncooperative manner.
    • Pap has taken the studs, and I have made up my mind to leave here for good and all.1891, Joel Chandler Harris, Balaam and His Master

Questions about takes the studs

What is takes the studs the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes the studs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the studs.

Words near takes the studs in the dictionary

  1. takes the rough with the smooth
  2. takes the shadow for the substance
  3. takes the shilling
  4. takes the shine out of
  5. takes the stand
  6. takes the studs
  7. takes the sun
  8. takes the time
  9. takes the trouble
  10. takes the veil
  11. takes the weight off

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