"What a riot!," in brief Crossword Clue

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"What a riot!," in brief Crossword Answer

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BRIEF (noun)
1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client’s case
2. a condensed written summary or abstract
BRIEF (adjective)
1. (of clothing) very short
2. concise and succinct
BRIEF (verb)
1. give essential information to someone
RIOT (noun)
1. a joke that seems extremely funny
2. a state of disorder involving group violence
RIOT (verb)
1. engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
2. take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

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