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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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Is there a word for a fictional character who's obviously a copyright friendly version of an...
I believe this would be considered a ripoff or a knockoff character.
You can see some examples here.
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What is a word for a big, insurmountable problem?
Unemployment is an endemic problem in South Africa,...
Merriam-Webster
1b : characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment ·problems endemic to translation
·the se …
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Singular word request: Word that means 'to attempt to fit in/be as a normal person would, th...
I can think of two possible words depending on which you feel is more the thrust.
For someone trying to fit in and failing (as in your question): tryhard
Someone doesn't fit in with the group (mor …
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Slang for hundred thousands
The most common shorthand for thousands when referring to money is either "grand", "G", or "K". "G" being the abbreviation for grand and "K" being an abbreviation for kilo which is the 1,000 modifier …
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A science-fictiony word/phrase for "small child"
I believe that the Star Wars prequel movies referred to the youthful Jedi padawans as younglings. You could also call them sprites, littles, halflings, bits, spawn, munchkins, or gremlins off the top …
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Adjective describing something to be for those with special knowledge or interests
Could you be thinking of esoteric?
dictionary.com: esoteric: understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest. (Dictionary.com)
technical is also a possibility b …
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Which adjective can be used to describe 'take lots of storage'?
I think you might be looking for space-intense or space-intensive depending on how you are using it.
E.G.: Space-intensive applications require a significant amount of storage space to run properly. …
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In terror, his body ... "curled up" or "squirmed" or "coiled" or ...?
You could also consider:
contort: to twist in a violent manner
writhe: 1. to twist into coils or folds OR 2. to twist (the body or a bodily part) in pain.
While not a single word, the fetal positi …