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Showing posts with label Dictionaries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dictionaries. Show all posts
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
In light of the fact that 'matrix' is derived
from the Latin word meaning 'female
animal kept for breeding', it would seem
that Matrix Direct would be an apt
name for a whorehouse, not an
insurance company.
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Asheenist (a-sheen´-ist) n. A goddess who no longer
believes in Charlie Sheen. [Natalie Kenley is now an
asheenist.]
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Aarping (/ˈɑrpɪŋ/) v. 1. When an organization
representing the interests of retired persons
starts talking about Social Security cuts just
for the hell of it. [The American Association
of Retired Persons was very popular with
the elderly until it started aarping.]
representing the interests of retired persons
starts talking about Social Security cuts just
for the hell of it. [The American Association
of Retired Persons was very popular with
the elderly until it started aarping.]
Saturday, 18 June 2011
When lexicographers added the word, 'vicious', to our
English-language dictionaries, they doubtless had
Andrew Breitbart in mind.
Friday, 20 May 2011
Scum (sk
m) n. 1. A filmy layer of extraneous or impure
m) n. 1. A filmy layer of extraneous or impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or
body of water. 2. Refuse or worthless matter. 3. Slang
One, such as a person or an element of society, that is
regarded as despicable or worthless. [Don Blankenship
is scum.]
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