Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with single-word-requests
Search options not deleted
user 3902
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.
4
votes
What is it called when I see another person in the mirror when there is only me
If you believe it to be somewhat real, the word would be "apparition", if you think your mind is playing tricks on you, "hallucination" should do it.
Instead of asking for a label or a comfortable/co …
- 1,998
29
votes
Is there really no English equivalent to German's “Fachidiot”?
At the risk of jeopardizing everyone's productivity, I should point out that TVtropes has a trope called Genius Ditz which matches pretty closely the definition of fachidiot.
- 1,998
2
votes
A word for the moment when you realise technology has outpaced you
Technological obsolescence
After struggling and failing miserably to pause a YouTube video, I suddenly became aware of my technological obsolescence
Technological obsolescence usually refers to equi …
- 1,998
68
votes
Is there really no English equivalent to German's “Fachidiot”?
Idiot savant is probably the closest you are going to get in English:
Idiot savant: 1. <...>
2. a person who is highly knowledgeable about one subject but knows little about anything else
merr …
- 1,998
3
votes
Is there a good substitute for the word "scarper" in American English?
Several options:
Let's get out of here before the boss
comes back
Simple, easy to understand, and if you want to make it more informal, you can just add an intensifier such as "the hell" or so …
- 1,998
0
votes
What is the slimy fluid from the throat called?
Phlegm might be the word you are looking for. (It is technically also a type of mucus - mucus isn't always green.)
- 1,998