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  • blankempty; with nothing on it​
  • blindunable to see
  • bling bongLikely a misspelling of 'bing bong', a catchphrase from a viral Coney Island video.
  • blondelight yellow hair color
  • bloodred liquid in bodies​
  • bluecolor of the clear sky
  • bombaclatA Jamaican curse word used to express shock, surprise, or anger.
  • bonda close connection
  • bootssturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle, often extending to the knee
  • boredfeeling tired of something not interesting
  • boringnot interesting
  • bornbrought into life
  • boshDone in a quick and effective manner, or a minor celebration when a task is completed.
  • bothtwo together
  • boxing ringa square platform where boxing matches take place
  • brainorgan of thought in head​
  • brain rotThe deterioration of mental state from consuming too much trivial online content.
  • braveshowing courage
  • breadfood made from baked dough
  • breakfastfirst meal of the day
  • briberygiving gifts to a government to get privileges
  • brightgiving much light; intelligent​
  • brilliantvery clever; excellent​
  • broadwide or general
  • brokendamaged; no longer whole​