Slang is a cop out and shows a lack of energy, creativity and manners. It is also something that drives this girl insane. I just don't get it. There are so many magnificent words to use, that to resort to using words (?) like "wassup" "Huh" "yeahok" just never made any...
Does anyone have any idea why I have 4 emails from the group stating: Congratulations, Your request to join the "Slang" group on http://www.alphadictionary.com has been approved. Click on the following link to see your group membership. -- Thanks, The Management If anyone can clear up my ...
I was just planning to try harder to be a more patient person. Now I have to rethink this, add some words to my active vocabulary, lose 5 pounds, excersize more, eat less junk, eat more veggies, aim for a glass of red wine each night, walk the dog more often, and dust on a semi-regular basis. I am ...
:D The great thing about being able to type is that I see no excuse for abbreviating words when text messaging or for IMs. As a result of this, the person I am in IM with will usually start struggling to type out full sentences and even put in a bit of punctuation! It is very amusing, and I suppose ...
As technology changes our lifestyles, it also changes our language and grammar. I often use the text messaging function on my phone to stay in touch with my co-worker, family and friends. When it comes to speaking about text messaging I often find myself fumbling with the words. I believe that it w...
We don't often use the word "bugger" in Canada. As a child, I was taught that it was one of those "gray" words, or words that are just not used because they are unbecoming or impolite. (Crap, crud and a few others that escape my memory also fall into that category). Today, with ...
An infectious disease of poultry and pigeons characterized by inflammation of and mucous discharge from the mouth and eyes I wanted to see the word "roup" used in a sentence, but most dictionaries only have the above meaning. I only found two instances of "roup" in reference to ...
In my area of Canada, auctions are a rare thing. Occasionally we have police auctions to sell off the impounded vehicles and recovered stolen property. We also have charity auctions where items are donated and then auctioned off to raise money for a cause. I have never been to a "real" au...
I admit to having to look up the word ruminating So I am not sure if I am to be insulted, or if I should agree with you! Here is what I found: ru·mi·nate (rm-nt) v. ru·mi·nat·ed, ru·mi·nat·ing, ru·mi·nates v.intr. 1. To turn a matter over and over in the mind. 2. To chew cud. v.tr. To reflect on ov...
What an amazing and generous group of people you all are. I realize that my question is relatively simple in comparison to some of the other questions that I have seen posted, and yet you have treated my question with dignity and respect and helped me learn something along the way. I generally know...