"dillio" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the slang phrase "what's the deal, yo?" meaning "what's going on?". Originates from Lethal Weapon 2: "what's the deal Leo?" (South African accent) 1989 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dillio (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang) The deal; that which is current, relevant, or taking place. Tags: US, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-dillio-en-noun-n2pIUOHs Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "I am having an incredibly time getting my sound recorder to work and would appreciate any possible insight available. Here's the dillio, the microphone is properly hooked up to the sound card. I can hear the sound through the PC speakers and the microphone volume is up just loud enough to fend off the steady stream of feedback.",
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          "ref": "2007, Kirsten Sawyer, Not Quite a Bride",
          "text": "\"What's the dillio? I just saw you! Call me.\"",
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