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on the list Underused words, the_grene_kni3t said:
“I think that perhaps you have misspelled abhor.” more...
on senryu, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Five-seven-five but
not about nature; in fact,
often satiric.” more...
on moustache, the_grene_kni3t said:
“I much prefer "moustache" with the stress on the second syllable.” more...
on peach, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Peach" is a good word as a fruit, but I like it far better as a verb meaning "to squeal."

"Ikey has peached, and the game is up."
Sir Arthur...” more...
on ナンバプレート, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Nambapureeto"--"number plate". Japanese for "license plate". What fun!” more...
on boudoir, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Fun fact: "Boudoir" comes from the Old French verb "bouder" meaning "to sulk". A boudoir is a lady's private sulking-room.” more...
on watsonize, the_grene_kni3t said:
“How odd! I can't find a citation for this one, but I'm sure I didn't make it up. Anyway, it means "to review one's thought processes or conclusions...” more...
on watson, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Watson does not just refer to _the_ Dr. John H. Watson, but has become a general term for a detective's sidekick or confidant. "Nero Wolfe and his...” more...
on that is, the_grene_kni3t said:
A phrase of hesitation, also useful for getting back on track with the difficult sentence.

"I, well, that is, um--"

"I didn't break it, er,...” more...
on ducky, the_grene_kni3t said:
“As a word for a duck, this is unacceptable. However, as a familiar and affectionate form of address to total strangers, it has a certain charm.” more...
on topgallantsail, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Pronounced, of course, as t'ga'n's'l, with a short a.” more...
on rather, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Rather: the only way I know to say "a lot" and make it sound like "sort of".” more...
on schwa, the_grene_kni3t said:
“I like to use this as a verb meaning, "to pronounce as or with a schwa". The use does not appear to be legitimate . . . yet.” more...
on gunslinger, the_grene_kni3t said:
“This is also a kind of hat.” more...
on sherlock holmesing, the_grene_kni3t said:
“When your character's name becomes a verb, you've really made it. Way to go Doyle!” more...
on fusilar, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Spanish for "to execute with firearms".” more...
on run through, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Ask my pardon, or I shall run you through!"
Patrick O'Brian” more...
on transatlantique, the_grene_kni3t said:
“French for "deck chair".” more...
on acuarela, the_grene_kni3t said:
“Spanish for "watercolor.” more...
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