"divoon" meaning in English

See divoon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more divoon [comparative], most divoon [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} divoon (comparative more divoon, superlative most divoon)
  1. (US, slang, dated) divine; wonderful Tags: US, dated, slang
    Sense id: en-divoon-en-adj-OVanVn5i Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Isn't that divoon! MIKE. Divoon. Divoon. GEORGE. Kid — I can't let you do this ! RITA. Oh, Georgie, you will let me go with you, won't you, doll baby? I can't live without you, you know that. And I just can wait to meet Aunt Jessie.",
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          "ref": "2012, Dale Bridges, Dreams Some Assembly Required ... the Beginning, AuthorHouse, page 129",
          "text": "You look divoon, just divoon, Honey. There's a new one over there. She's assisting Miss Berk.” Dixie glanced at his wristwatch and squeaked “Oh, my God! Half hour to curtain. Oh, I just love show business. I'll return. Ta ta. Gotta pee.”",
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