WORD THAT MEANS "TO FILL THE AIR WITH A BAD SMELL"?
Dec 24, 2016 The air was still foul with the smell of dead animals. foul 1 offensive to the senses, esp. through having a disgusting smell or taste or being unpleasantly soiled : a foul odor | his … From english.stackexchange.com
IS THERE A NON-COLLOQUIAL EQUIVALENT TERM FOR "COOL"?
synonyms: fashionable, stylish, chic, up to the minute; sophisticated, cosmopolitan, elegant; le dernier cri; informal trendy, funky, with it, hip, in, big, happening, now, groovy, sharp, swinging; … From english.stackexchange.com
Aug 4, 2015 Based on a first glance, it's looking like the original expression is "have a monkey on the roof," meaning a mortgage, dating back to the 1800s. Later "on the back" forms referred … From english.stackexchange.com
Most people here understand there are two meanings, one used in general, and other used when someone is trying to sell you something. You should also note the 80's/90's era slang term … From english.stackexchange.com
IS IT “P.U.” OR “PEW” (REGARDING STINKY THINGS)? [CLOSED]
May 5, 2017 It’s an interjection, and like many other interjections, it’s spelt in dozens of different ways. P.U. is not one I’ve seen before, and I doubt I’d recognise it; and pew has the … From english.stackexchange.com
ORIGIN OF CURRENT SLANG USAGE OF THE WORD 'SICK' TO MEAN 'GREAT'?
I think the pattern is related, though I'm unable to substantiate that. Still, I've observed it enough: some adjective is used informally to mean something different than it typically means (maybe … From english.stackexchange.com
Feb 7, 2011 Nobody really knows. There's no agreed derivation of the expression 'hunky-dory'. It is American and the earliest example of it in print that I have found is from a collection of US … From english.stackexchange.com
SUBSTITUTE FOR F*** IN EMPHASIZING DISBELIEF, ANGER, ETC
Oct 7, 2012 How do I replace F*** while expressing fully my disbelief, anger, etc? E.g., "I think Homer Simpson is incredibly sexy" My reply "Get out of here! That's f***ing ridiculous." From english.stackexchange.com
MEANING OF "HUNKY DUNKY" - ENGLISH LANGUAGE & USAGE STACK …
Aug 29, 2016 What is the meaning of the phrase hunky dunky? I heard this phrase in a conversation in an episode of The Big Bang Theory, an American sitcom. I haven't seen many … From english.stackexchange.com
MEANING - WHERE DOES "FUNK" AND/OR "FUNKY" COME FROM AND WHY …
Dec 9, 2023 The slang term 'funky' in black communities originally referred to strong body odor, and not to 'funk,' meaning fear or panic. The black nuance seems to derive from the Ki-Kongo … From english.stackexchange.com
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