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86Is it "Buck Naked" or "Butt Naked?"
This is a research based examination seeking the correct form or use between the contested terms "buck naked" and "butt naked." Research from the OED, academic debate, and a general academic search. Reasonable arguments and even some humor peppered in.
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84Cumbrian Colloquialisms
Cumbria where I come from is a very old fashioned traditional county, yet we have a culture and language of our own, many tourists struggle to understand what we are talking about when they visit. This is because our accent is a branch of several...
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83The Meaning of FTW in Online Games & Social Networking Sites
Learn the meaning of FTW, common in text messages and Facebook. Find out the funny story of where this word came from.
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85Common English Idioms, Idiomatic Expressions, and Slang
An idiom is a phrase, expression, or group of words in which the meaning can not be derived from the component words. An idiom or idiomatic expression can also mean a form of speech in a specific region or dialect. An idiom or idiomatic phrase or...
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84Common Irish Slang
The following hub is an account of vernacular phrases and words that can be heard said by the Irish in today’s modern society, not just by twenty something males such as myself, but by men and women from all backgrounds and ages. It is quite...
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80The American Urban Slang Dictionary
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, my friends and I had our own little language that we communicated in. In fact, most "hippies" in that day and age shared some common urban language. My dad and I used to laugh and say we should make up a dictionary...
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78Great British Gifts for Ex-Pats, Anglophiles and Royal Watchers
If you want to buy a gift for a rabid Royalist , a homesick British ex-pat or an avid Anglophile, help is at hand! Here are some suggestions for some truly British presents.
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92The Meaning of LMAO in Text Messaging and Facebook
LMAO meaning: Have you ever wondered what LMAO means? Learn everything there is to know about this word and where text messaging terms like LMAO come from!
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83How To Improve Your Typing Speed On A BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a business phone. You can get a lot of work done. Most of what we call "work" required a lot of text entry. Whether it is composing or replying to an email, it is crucial that we type fast and efficient. Typing long text on a...
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