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Pittsburgh Verb

Roon

Sounds like: roon Pittsburgh Verb Everyday pronunciation

Meaning

What it means

Ruin.

Roon is a Pittsburghese-style pronunciation of ruin.

Usage

Use it like this

“Don’t roon the surprise.”
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Verb/pronunciation entry; companion to rooned.

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