Vinciness (eng. noun. pron. Vincz-ee-ness) Definition 1 . the state of being immersed in the beauty of a game. 2. to describe a moment of promise cut short by carelessness, or recklessness, or bad luc...

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Vinciness (eng. noun. pron. Vincz-ee-ness) Definition 1 . the state of being immersed in the beauty of a game. 2. to describe a moment of promise cut short by carelessness, or recklessness, or bad luc...

Vinciness (eng. noun. pron. Vincz-ee-ness) Definition 1 . the state of being immersed in the beauty of a game. 2. to describe a moment of promise cut short by carelessness, or recklessness, or bad luc...

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