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| bio | website | zootlinux.blogspot.com |
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| location | Wisconsin | |
| age | 33 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 4 months |
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Jan 14 |
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What do you call a person who started something that is later followed by everyone? The thing can be called a portent, but calling the thing starter a portenter sounds strange. |
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Jan 9 |
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Origin and status of “hosed”, meaning “broken” Good answer, eh! |
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Jan 8 |
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What's the meaning of “hood” here? Cultural reference: "Boyz n the Hood" imdb.com/title/tt0101507/?ref_=sr_1 |
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Dec 10 |
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What is non-derogatory way of saying “people here are obsessed with sports”? There is a phrase that is used for distinction: "Be a fan, not a fanatic." It's often stated in rules concerning sportsmanship. Here is an example: iahsaa.org/resource_center/Character_Sportsmanship_Safety/… |
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Dec 4 |
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What dialect is “I be doing this”? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American_Vernacular_English Also see: Ebonics |
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Nov 28 |
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How do I spell the truncation 'Cas', as in 'Sports Casual/Sports Cas'? I might write it "Caj" and hope people pronounce it like "Raj". It doens't look right. I'd probably avoid this issue in writing by spelling it out. |
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Nov 6 |
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The meaning of “Trolling around” @MετάEd The article also points out the the Old Norse word for a mythological monster, where they are often creatures bent on mischief and wickedness. Internet trolls seem to be the at the intersection of the two words, rather than simply being from fishing term. |
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Nov 6 |
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The meaning of “Trolling around” @MετάEd I'm not sure if you're kidding or not, so here's a link to a definition of Internet Trolling : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet) |
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Nov 1 |
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Word for the sound made while vomiting For the people suggesting "burp", do you possibly mean "urp"? |
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Oct 31 |
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Word for the sound made while vomiting @J.R. I didn't see your comment until after I submitted my answer, but I agree with retch. I've added some possible contexts for the use of retch in reference to the sound instead of the action. What makes retch appropriate here is that it defines the activity of vomiting, not just the end result. |
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Oct 22 |
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Replacement for “brethren” to refer to mostly female group I'd go for sisterhood more than sisters. |
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Oct 4 |
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Single-word synonym for a “pedantic rule-follower”? I'm not sure why there is a downvote here. The single most defining characteristic of a Vogon is their unreasonable reliance on bureaucratic rules and formalities. That, and their bad poetry. I think calling someone a Vogon in this case would be witty and accurate, though not everyone may understand the reference. |
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Sep 24 |
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Which English dialects have 2nd person plural? "yous(e)" and "youse guys" is occasionally overheard in Wisconsin, as well. It makes me cringe when I hear it. |
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Aug 31 |
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What is the origin of the name “grammar nazi”? Do not forget the "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld as an example from popular culture. A non-practicing Jewish character describes a soup vendor using the "X nazi" nomenclature. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soup_Nazi |
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Jul 30 |
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Can I use “Etch A Sketch” as a verb to mean ‘flip flop one's words?’ No, weathercock is not usually used, as the word cock is not typically used in reference to roosters. |
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Jul 19 |
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Is there a verb in “Possibly the more possible possibility.”? @MattЭллен I guess so. My interpretation of the question was how to find the implied verbs in a spoken sentence fragment, which was answered well by Noah and Daniel. Perhaps some editing could clean up the question enough to merit re-opening. |
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Jul 19 |
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Is there a verb in “Possibly the more possible possibility.”? @MattЭллен Ouch. That's not a very community-building statement. Per the FAQ, this question seems to me to be a grammar/word choice and usage question, which is listed under the "topics are welcomed here" heading. The "simple and basic" criteria leave some room for interpretation, though. |
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Jul 18 |
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“By clicking submit you agree…” or “By clicking submit you are agreeing…” I agree. The second gives the impression that the user is acting, where the first implies that the user is being acted upon. |
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Jul 18 |
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“By clicking submit you agree…” or “By clicking submit you are agreeing…” You didn't read this, but make our lawyers happy and click here. |
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Jul 18 |
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What do you call a window that is neither opaque nor transparent? Murky does have the connotation of being old or dirty, but it could still fit within the context of the question. The original question didn't indicate the tone that they wished to convey when describing why they couldn't see through the glass. |
