meaning - Where does "funk" and/or "funky" come from and why the ...
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 lu-fuki, …
What is the origin of the phrase "hunky dory"?
Feb 8, 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 songs, …
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."
What does “bupkes” mean? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 29, 2014 · The site also shows photos of USB attached to plastic bagel models. What does bupkes mean? Is it a flash memory in a bagel shape as described in bageldrive.com? Does it pass as the …
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 even the …
Where does the term 'double-jointed' come from?
Aug 13, 2012 · My guess is that either the term originates from a mechanical analog, or a funky mutation in which someone actually has more joints. That's entirely speculative, but I've seen much, much …
History of "dummy" as adverb? - English Language & Usage Stack …
May 3, 2023 · The meme-y term "dummy thicc" uses "dummy" as an intensifier modifying "thicc" (meaning curvy). How common is this usage of "dummy"? How long has it been aro...
phrases - What do you call a person who you tell your ideas, thoughts ...
Feb 2, 2022 · What do you call a person who you tell your ideas, thoughts, plans to? Whether they are related to love, life in general or work. Someone you open up to. In most cases that is the ONLY …
More words to describe the action of thinking
Nov 9, 2022 · My character is in the beginning stages of a life-or-death situation and he knows it. "Racking his brain for possible solutions" feels played out. But words like ruminating, …
"Whereäs" as an alternative spelling of "whereas"
Wiktionary shows whereäs as a valid alternative spelling of the word whereas (see here). It gives the following quotations to illustrate the usage: 1 Permanent International Association of Navig...