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Tag: words

10 Contranyms (with examples)

July 22, 2020 Geoff For Readers, Language

English is a confusing language. Simple words can have opposite meanings or different implications. It all depends on the context. Here’s some examples …

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Punning around with Tom Swifties

July 12, 2020 Geoff Fun

Tom Swifties are puns that turn adverbs into punchlines.

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What the FAQ?

March 19, 2020 Geoff For Readers, Language

There’s and old saying that the computing industry is confusing mass of TLAs (Three-Letter Acronyms) and ETLAs (Extended Three-Letter Acronyms[…]

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A Rough Guide to Rude Rhyming Slang

March 16, 2020 Geoff For Writers, Language

Cockney rhyming slang is fun, silly, and surprisingly rude.

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Over-excited Puddings and Other Odd Origins

February 19, 2020 Geoff For Readers, Fun, Language

Whether you’re miffed, waffling, ticket-boo or taking the Mickey, the English language is full of words with odd derivations. Just don’t pop your clogs before reading this…

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