Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/
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ˈɛf.biː.aɪ
Proper noun
Federation of British Industry (1916–1965), forerunner of CBI (Confederation of British Industry).
Usage- UK usage
fire behaviour index
Usage- Australia
Noun
Fixed-bit index.
Female body inspector.
Usage- US usage
- Humorous
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Groups of Heterosexuals gather in Daytona Beach to tan their normally pale skin, eat fried shrimp, and buy novelty T-shirts that say things like Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee! and FBI: Female Body Inspector.
Noun
a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
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