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scallop

One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell, especially in knitting and crochet.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell, especially in knitting and crochet.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily .

Origin: From . . Related to scale and shell. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Scallop means: Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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scallop means: Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(cooking) A fillet of meat, escalope.

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  • “Squint Region Mag (Cold Resistant) Empty Stomach Penalty: EXP Earned -15% Wish List: Light Stia Scallop Point Rate +200% N-Grinder, Trois De Launcher Point Rate +50%”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “No? ish? Tartare sauce or mayo, if available. The usual beet, salad greens, tomato, onion, and maybe a potato scallop. Pineapple if I am lucky, pineapple goes well with fish, but somehow the bacon and egg and cheese part don't seem to fit the fish part.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ah, the Camino scallop. I’ve heard about that”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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