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Apr 23, 2003 20:47

Give me one word, or a list of words, with the dictionaries definations that you believe I and the whole world should know the meaning of.

And...GO!

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ex_interval127 April 23 2003, 18:51:20 UTC
i·ro·ny ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-n, r-)
n. pl. i·ro·nies

The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.

sar·casm ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sдrkzm)
n.
A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.
The use of sarcasm. See Synonyms at wit1.

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ex_interval127 April 23 2003, 18:52:10 UTC
That was for the world, not you in particular.

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thricetimesover April 23 2003, 19:01:46 UTC
Di·an·a adj.
being to coolest to the furthest extent; "That cd was so Diana"

lech·er·ous adj.
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; "a lecherous gleam in his eye"; "a lecherous good-for-nothing"

Those are mine.

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socalkid April 23 2003, 19:23:47 UTC
affable \AF-uh-buhl\, adjective:
1. Easy to speak to; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner.

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anonymous September 22 2003, 21:23:37 UTC
defenestrate \dee-FEN-uh-strayt\, transitive verb:
To throw out of a window.

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Words transcendinga January 3 2005, 23:51:57 UTC
(first one just becaust it's my favorite word ( ... )

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