"howbout" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} howbout (not comparable)
  1. Pronunciation spelling of how about. Tags: alt-of, not-comparable, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: how about
    Sense id: en-howbout-en-adv-imLP2EQu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings

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