Words & Wordplay - November 2006

2006-11-27 08:14:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

"we are products of our environment" use examples from To Kill A mockingbird.....if you can.....

2006-11-27 08:13:10 · 3 answers · asked by singingsenorita6 2

what is the difference between "attain" and "acquire"?

what is the difference between "credo", "ethos" and "precept"?

2006-11-27 07:36:25 · 1 answers · asked by petswodahs 1

that has "ae" together???

It's to settle a slight disagreement. :-)

2006-11-27 07:33:28 · 6 answers · asked by -Incline- 4

the word that I asked for its meaning was mentioned in Yahoo!matchup

2006-11-27 07:27:28 · 3 answers · asked by fairy angel. 1

I want to know if you people know what "I butter the other side of the bread." means. You will be suprised.

2006-11-27 06:41:49 · 5 answers · asked by weyboom 2

The one that made me laugh was 'bombproof' - to anyone in the horsey world this means a horse that doesn't get frightened easily, but if someone takes it literally, they might be picturing an armoured horse or something! I found this hilarious, any more funny examples?

2006-11-27 06:28:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 06:20:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it correct to say "They are cookies"?? It just doesn't sound right to me.

2006-11-27 06:11:19 · 16 answers · asked by futurocp 1

2006-11-27 06:09:53 · 18 answers · asked by Mart R 1

2006-11-27 06:09:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

For example:
1) Joining the band wagon
2) Using statistics (even flase, just to throw dust in eyes)
3) Reference to opinion of some guru :)))
4) Using phrases like "even a fool knows/understands it"

I need this for my scientific papers.
Excuse me for my possible English errors, I`m not a native speaker
Preferably want to receive "language tricks" rather than psychological ways of persuasion.
Short Examples are welcome! I guess it wil be more interesting for all participants.
Thanx in advance!

2006-11-27 06:05:00 · 1 answers · asked by Andrew M 1

I invented a new word. It is a word conveying great respect. Use it on your teachers, friends, high ranking officials, etc. The word is "utter plucker." It means, person of great respect. For example: Mr Senator sir, you are a great American, and a true utter plucker if I've ever seen one, etc.

Please begin to use this word freely. You can also use it as a verb...you did an utter plucking good job of that Senator Jones, etc.

2006-11-27 06:04:42 · 8 answers · asked by http://fuelthearmy.com 3

Unfortunately our generation is confused by a number of words that now seem to be common with the current younger generations. One of those words is "minging" and we'd like to know what it means.

2006-11-27 05:55:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 04:56:41 · 3 answers · asked by karmaluna 2

2006-11-27 04:46:46 · 8 answers · asked by sangreal 1

2006-11-27 04:38:43 · 29 answers · asked by bloody p 1

... "mid-whiff-ery?" Why not "midwife-ery?" I am most puzzled.

2006-11-27 04:37:42 · 8 answers · asked by LeviTosh 1

2006-11-27 04:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by moeminah 1

Just what the question says. I heard it in a movie but can't make much out of it. It'd be great if you gave me some examples, and if has more than just 1 meaning, please let me know too.

2006-11-27 04:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by FionaAppleFAN 1

2006-11-27 04:02:19 · 2 answers · asked by ves.pera 2

Hey there :)
Could you please give me a simple definition of "to owe"? I can't think of an easy way of explaining it to my students.
Thanks!
Serge

2006-11-27 04:00:17 · 6 answers · asked by Korso 2

2006-11-27 03:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by Magnus01 3

Fifteen blows to the back of your head.

2006-11-27 03:48:11 · 15 answers · asked by margaret 1

Is it "Tiss-OH" or "Tiss-OT"?

2006-11-27 03:25:15 · 8 answers · asked by dralphaman5 1

It's like annoying?

2006-11-27 03:12:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 02:56:50 · 34 answers · asked by Des does it for the ladies 2

2006-11-27 02:47:21 · 4 answers · asked by SABRINA P 1

2006-11-27 02:31:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its a Jewish word and some kind of insult but what exactly does it mean?

2006-11-27 02:18:30 · 6 answers · asked by Sam 3