2006-11-05 04:34:58 · 6 answers · asked by Celeste P 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Don't listen to the mean person who insulted you
It was the first time I ever heard that question and I found it interesting and funny.
It shows you think deeply , coupled with a great sense of humor.
Oh and I also wonder why the word couple doesn't have 2 letters. (see, you got me thinking)
My attempt at an answer is,...
well. You are right. It is too long a word. Maybe it should be * or something. And couple might be
++. In a bad relationship+-. In a case where 2 people are both screwed up--.
2006-11-05 05:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-05 04:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when I was making up the English language, I just could not think of anything else to put down
2006-11-05 04:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its making a point that we have to abbreviate words
2006-11-05 04:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reason "miniscule" and "microscopic" are so long and "big" and "huge" are so short. What a language!
2006-11-05 04:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, like simplification.... âºâºâº lol!
2006-11-05 04:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋