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Definition of Dawson

Dawson

verb

  • to be oblivious. From the character Dawson Leery in the TV show Dawson's Creek. The character is completely oblivious that his best friend (who is a girl named Joey) has a crush on him.
    Don't be so Dawson!
    This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.

    Last edited on Nov 22 2015. Submitted by Dareka from Philadelphia, PA, USA on Mar 26 1999.

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