"fuhgeddaboudit" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: [fɵˈɡɛdəˌbæʊ.dɪʔ] [New-York]
Etymology: The phrase is associated with the inhabitants of New York City and the part of the state of New Jersey outside of it. Head templates: {{en-interj}} fuhgeddaboudit
  1. Pronunciation spelling of forget about it, representing New York City and New Jersey English. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: forget about it, representing New York City and New Jersey English Synonyms: foggetaboutit, fuggedaboudit, fuhgedaboudit, fuhgedaboutit, fuhgeddaboutit, fuhgetaboutit
    Sense id: en-fuhgeddaboudit-en-intj-rv1-dxPH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings

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