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What could be the equivalent term in British or Australian English to the American English word “hillbilly”?
In Wikipedia, “hillbilly” is defined as:
… a term referring to certain people who dwell in rural, mountainous areas of the United States, primarily Appalachia but also the Ozarks. Owing to its ...
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Rather unusual usage of the word “churn”
I came across this sentence in a book:
"One especially strategic family room, where all these dark socio-cultural and political dimensions are dramatized brilliantly, is the kitchen, where the ...
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word for false nostalgia
Is there a word to describe nostalgia for things that never existed? For example, a 1950s-style diner is supposed to reconstruct a cultural archetype, but there never existed such a diner. John Wayne ...
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One word to sum up or describe “a bad boy” [closed]
I'm looking for a word that sums up or describes "a bad boy".
A young guy who is confident, aggressive in personality, punky, rebellious, a bit rough around the edges, a bit badass.
Preferably a ...
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A single word for “blind” and “slow on the uptake” [closed]
We have a word tiomny in Russian which has the meanings blind, dim, and dumb. Is there a word (possibly slang) in American English which is as close in meaning to both blind and slow on the uptake?
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Substituting special characters or numerals for letters/word parts
Is there a word or phrase to describe a substituting a dingbat, special character or number for a letter or portion of a word?
Examples:
The Chicago Bulls successfully achieved a 3peat.
"In ...
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Is there a word to describe the unintelligent/streety way some people talk? [closed]
This type of communication frequently leaves the 'g' off the end of words. "Talking" becomes "talkin'".
Also, it combines certain small phrases into one. "What's that?" becomes "Wuzzat?"
The best ...
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Simple word/ slang for “Re-share a content”
I need a simple(commonly used/known) word or short slang(2 words max.) which means to re-share a piece of information with your network of friends.
Something just like "Share" on social networks.
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Can the term “jack/jerk off” be used for female masturbation?
I apologize for this potentially obscene question.
Can the terms jack off or jerk off be used for female masturbation? If not (which is my intuition), what would be the not too poetic vulgar slang ...
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What's a word that can mean both “good” and “bad”? [closed]
I've recently read about a word that was defined both as "shockingly good" and "shockingly bad", but I can't seem to recall the word. Does anyone know what it is? As far as I can recall, it was a ...
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How to spell [ʒʊʒd] and what does it mean?
I heard this strange word in American Dad over a year ago and it's been bugging me ever since. Not only do I have no idea how it's spelt, I have no idea how it could possibly be spelt. My only guesses ...
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Difference between “retro” and “vintage”
What's the difference between retro and vintage? (or antique for that matter)
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Term for a powerful personal computer?
What term would an enthusiast use to describe a powerful, tripped-out personal computer, the kind he might custom-build in his garage and overclock to the max?
The usual reference sources are failing ...
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What is the social context of “pizzazz”?
The word can also be written "pzaz" and "pizazz". I have found some definitions, but I want a synonym. As English is not my natural tongue, I also don't exactly know what it means socially. Is it the ...
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Word or phrase for the state in the morning after drunkenness
I am looking for the (slang) phrase or equivalent of the word drunkenness which contains the word dog. I mean the state of someone in the morning after the hard drunkenness.
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What could be an alternative word implying 'to endorse someone'?
On professional social network sites (like LinkedIn) there are terms like 'recommend someone' or 'endorse someone'. What could be an alternative term that is somewhat lighter in meaning as compared to ...
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British and American slang words for immigrants?
What slang words or phrases do British/American English speakers use for (poor) immigrants?
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A polite substitution for “lamer”
Is there a polite word that can be used to designate someone who didn't really understand what he or she was doing? Or, in general, someone who is intentionally ignorant of how things work. A "lamer" ...
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A non-straight route
In informal speech, how would you describe a bus that travels from point A to point B by passing through every part of the city instead of using the straight way? When you give someone an advice which ...
