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Discussion Topic  Beautiful/handsome (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I was just wondering today why it was that we invariably refer to women as being 'beautiful' and men......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Pimp (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
My dictionary dates 'pimp' from 1607 but notes that it has an obscure origin and defines it as 'A pa......
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Discussion Topic  RE: A House on Fire (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
It's like loads of things I see on this site, a phrase I use all the time without thinking about it ......
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Discussion Topic  Nincompoop (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I'm on a roll here now with the letter 'N'! Like 'niminy-piminy', the word 'nincompoop' is another ......
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Discussion Topic  Niminy-piminy (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
When I was looking up 'Nimby' in my dictionary I was intrigued to come across the word 'niminy-pimin......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Easter redux (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Thanks Asa, I've always suspected that was the case but never really bothered to investigate it. It ......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Easter redux (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Easter is like many Christian festivals in that it is heavily associated with ancient rites, in this......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Take the piss (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
My worst hangover is always my most recent one!...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Take the piss (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  RE: Take the piss (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
From what you say you're piss poor at taking a good piss up. Next time somebody asks you to go out o......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Take the piss (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  RE: Take the piss (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
As it's been a while since I've been able to post here I've read this thread with some amusement. I ......
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Discussion Topic  BLUFFING GAME - CHILIASM (in Wordplay) by Doad
I've never thought of starting a bluffing game before because I've always been sure that you'd all k......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Distaff (or the opposite thereof) (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I have also come across both definitions. The reference to spinning wool isn't dated but the referen......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Excipient (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Back to the old trusty dictionary Kalleh! 1726 - Adjective. That takes exception. 1753 - That ingre......
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Poll  RE: "Morning mouth" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I haven't heard the phrase before but I certainly knew what you meant. I find it gets worse as I get......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Capitalism (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  RE: Doppler Effect (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I can't deny that men are primarily motivated by looks, certainly in the initial stages of a relatio......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Doppler Effect (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  RE: Quotations (in The Written Word) by Doad
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