"plain old" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} plain old (not comparable)
  1. Having no special properties; ordinary. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: plain old data, plain old telephone service Related terms: good old, same old
    Sense id: en-plain_old-en-adj-uxFxppt3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1995, HAL Laboratory, EarthBound, Nintendo, Super Nintendo Entertainment System",
          "text": "That teddy bear they sell over there...I heard it helps in battle. I don't know what they're talking about. It looks like a plain ol' teddy bear to me...",
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