Definitions
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- suffix humorous Suggesting a group of people or repository of products of the specified kind.
Etymologies
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After Toys "R" Us, American toy-store chain, itself a phonetic rendering of "toys are us".
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Examples
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Toys 'R Us has struggled to keep up with Wal-Mart's lower prices, but it became an attractive buyout target because of its well-located stores.
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Toys 'R Us has struggled to keep up with Wal-Mart's lower prices, but it became an attractive buyout target because of its well-located stores.
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