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 ====== Words, Phrases, Names, and Quotes I find interesting ====== ====== Words, Phrases, Names, and Quotes I find interesting ======
 This is an article that collects words, phrases, names, and such that I think are neat. This is an article that collects words, phrases, names, and such that I think are neat.
 +{{tag>linguas musing}}
 ===== Foreword ===== ===== Foreword =====
 ==== Background ==== ==== Background ====
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     * Example: //My cradle tongue is English, what's yours?//     * Example: //My cradle tongue is English, what's yours?//
 === D === === D ===
 +  * Danger Zone
 +    * Refers to any physical area or situation that is vaguely ‘dangerous’.
 +    * Basically, anything that can be considered risky, such as hand-holding, can be considered the ‘danger zone’.
 +    * I believe I adopted it from the Jontron [[you>IWBQwgQbotk|Work Safety Video]]. The specific clip in question: [[you>WYrWKrDfmS4|Jontron - Danger Zone]].
   * DHCP   * DHCP
     * I had forgotten what it actually stood for, so I guessed. They were the first words that came to mind.     * I had forgotten what it actually stood for, so I guessed. They were the first words that came to mind.
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   * Shope   * Shope
     * The theoretical singular of ‘sheep’.     * The theoretical singular of ‘sheep’.
 +  * Skub
 +    * A word that refers to something controversial which causes debates.((:ref:>[[1d6>Skub]]))
 +    * Can simultaneously refer to those debates, in the sense of a ‘source of skub’.((:fn:>This is in the sense of ‘creates lots of skub’. So something that is ‘skub’ can generate ‘skub’.))
   * Snoze   * Snoze
     * The theoretical past-tense of ‘sneeze’.     * The theoretical past-tense of ‘sneeze’.
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     * To be the product of adultery, related to adultery andor to commonly commit adultery.((:ref:adulterate))     * To be the product of adultery, related to adultery andor to commonly commit adultery.((:ref:adulterate))
     * Example: //That poor adulterate child...//     * Example: //That poor adulterate child...//
 +  * Alacrity
 +    * Cheerful and speedy readiness.((:ref:>[[merw>alacrity]]))((:ref:>[[dict>alacrity))((:ref:>[[camd>alacrity]]))((:fn:>The definition on Merriam-Webster confused me for a second, so I consulted other online definitions.))
 +  * Alcove
 +    * A small hidden portion of a room.((:ref:>[[merw>alcove]]))
   * Anachronism   * Anachronism
     * Someone or something that seems out of place in a particular time period or historical event.((:ref:>[[wikt>anachronism]]))     * Someone or something that seems out of place in a particular time period or historical event.((:ref:>[[wikt>anachronism]]))
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     * To condescend to something despite one's dignity.((:ref:>[[wikt>deign]]))     * To condescend to something despite one's dignity.((:ref:>[[wikt>deign]]))
     * Example: //Fine. I shall deign myself so I may understand your petty grievances.//     * Example: //Fine. I shall deign myself so I may understand your petty grievances.//
 +  * Deminonde
 +    * A class or circle on the fringes of society, or world, which is usually of a lower repute.((:ref:deminonde>[[merw>demimonde]]))
 +    * Sometimes specifically refers to the world of prostitution or the class of women, on the fringes of society, who are supported by rich clients.((:ref:deminonde))
   * Dewfall   * Dewfall
     * The time during which dew forms.((:ref:>[[wikt>dewfall]]))     * The time during which dew forms.((:ref:>[[wikt>dewfall]]))
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     * Antonym of 'concord'.((:ref:discord))((:ref:concord))     * Antonym of 'concord'.((:ref:discord))((:ref:concord))
     * Example: //The meeting had collapsed into discord.//     * Example: //The meeting had collapsed into discord.//
 +  * (to) Disquiet
 +    * To take away the peace andor quiet of something.((:ref:>[[merw>disquiet]]))
   * Dolorific   * Dolorific
     * Causing or relating to pain.((:ref:>[[wikt>dolorific]]))     * Causing or relating to pain.((:ref:>[[wikt>dolorific]]))
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     * Something made in imitation. Especially when of a poor quality.((:ref:>[[wikt>ersatz]]))     * Something made in imitation. Especially when of a poor quality.((:ref:>[[wikt>ersatz]]))
     * Example: //I stared at the ersatz watch and deeply regretted the choice I had made.//     * Example: //I stared at the ersatz watch and deeply regretted the choice I had made.//
 +  * (to) Exhort
 +    * To strongly urge to do.((:ref:>[[merw>exhort]]))
 === F === === F ===
   * Fae/Fey   * Fae/Fey
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     * Lacking the ability to fit into polite society((:ref:>[[wikt>gauche]])).     * Lacking the ability to fit into polite society((:ref:>[[wikt>gauche]])).
     * Example: //Not very gauche.//     * Example: //Not very gauche.//
 +  * Geas
 +    * A magical vow or obligation...or a contract.((:ref:>[[wikt>geas]]))((:fn:>As a quick aside, I have no clue why it isn't just described as a contract on wiktionary, because that's what it is.))
 +    * So, it turns out that it [[lb:codegeass|wasn't a made up word]].
   * Geofront   * Geofront
     * An underground urban area, usually built in geographically limited cities. Currently, they only exist within Japan.((:ref:>[[wikt>geofront]]))     * An underground urban area, usually built in geographically limited cities. Currently, they only exist within Japan.((:ref:>[[wikt>geofront]]))
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     * Example: //I saw a hurcheon today! It was adorable!//     * Example: //I saw a hurcheon today! It was adorable!//
 === I === === I ===
 +  * Incorrigible
 +    * To describe something, such as people, which cannot be fixed/corrected.((:ref:>[[merw>incorrigible]]))
 +  * Indelible
 +    * Something that is difficult to lose, forget or remove.((:ref:>[[wikt>indelible]]))
 +    * Example: //I thought that hat was indelible...//
   * Instrumental   * Instrumental
     * A composition that lacks lyrics.((:ref:>[[wikt>instrumental]]))     * A composition that lacks lyrics.((:ref:>[[wikt>instrumental]]))
     * Is the word meant to be used instead of 'song' if there aren't lyrics.     * Is the word meant to be used instead of 'song' if there aren't lyrics.
     * Example: //It's called an instrumental you ingrate.//     * Example: //It's called an instrumental you ingrate.//
-  * Indelible 
-    * Something that is difficult to lose, forget or remove.((:ref:>[[wikt>indelible]])) 
-    * Example: //I thought that hat was indelible...// 
 === J === === J ===
   * (to) Jawl   * (to) Jawl
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     * To speak sweetly. **Like honey**.((:ref:>[[wikt>melliloquent]]))     * To speak sweetly. **Like honey**.((:ref:>[[wikt>melliloquent]]))
     * Example: //Your speech may be melliloquent, but there is malice hidden beneath those words.//     * Example: //Your speech may be melliloquent, but there is malice hidden beneath those words.//
 +  * (to) Mollify
 +    * To soften or relent. To soothe.((:ref:>[[merw>mollify]]))
   * Motile   * Motile
     * Having the power to produce motion.((:ref:>[[wikt>motile]]))     * Having the power to produce motion.((:ref:>[[wikt>motile]]))
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   * (to) Obviate   * (to) Obviate
     * To anticipate and prevent something or to make that something unnecessary.((:ref:>[[merw>obviate]]))     * To anticipate and prevent something or to make that something unnecessary.((:ref:>[[merw>obviate]]))
 +  * Onyx
 +    * A type of rock.((:ref:>[[merw>onyx]]))
 +    * It's also a synonym for black, jet black.((:ref:>[[dict>onyx]]))
 === P === === P ===
   * Picaresque   * Picaresque
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   * Poppycock   * Poppycock
     * Word that's essentially synonymous with 'nonsense'.((:ref:>[[wikt>nonsense]]))     * Word that's essentially synonymous with 'nonsense'.((:ref:>[[wikt>nonsense]]))
 +  * Profligate
 +    * Something or someone which/who is shamelessly immoral.((:ref:>[[merw>profligate]]))
 +  * Putatively
 +    * To be commonly accepted.((:ref:>[[merw>putatively]]))
 === Q === === Q ===
   * Quietus   * Quietus
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     * Sexually improper. Sexually improper; bordering on indelicate.((:ref:>[[wikt>risqué]]))((:ref:>[[wikt>indelicate]]))     * Sexually improper. Sexually improper; bordering on indelicate.((:ref:>[[wikt>risqué]]))((:ref:>[[wikt>indelicate]]))
     * Example: //She described it as a risqué poster. Guess I overestimated my luck there.//     * Example: //She described it as a risqué poster. Guess I overestimated my luck there.//
 +  * Rubbernecker
 +    * Someone overly curious/inquisitive.((:ref:>[[merw>rubbernecker]]))
 === S === === S ===
 +  * Saccharine
 +    * Overly sweet or sentimental.((:ref:saccharine>[[merw>saccharine]]))
 +    * Also in relation to sugar. Containing sugar, being like sugar, etc.((:ref:saccharine))
   * Same difference   * Same difference
     * Used when a distinction does not matter or is seen as irrelevant.((:ref:>[[wikt>same difference]]))     * Used when a distinction does not matter or is seen as irrelevant.((:ref:>[[wikt>same difference]]))
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     * Strengthening bonds among family and friends through physical touch.((:ref:>[[wikt>skinship]]))     * Strengthening bonds among family and friends through physical touch.((:ref:>[[wikt>skinship]]))
     * Example: //A: 'I swear, this is just skinship!' B: 'You went a bit far for "skinship"'!//     * Example: //A: 'I swear, this is just skinship!' B: 'You went a bit far for "skinship"'!//
 +  * (to) Skirl
 +    * To play the bagpipes.((:ref:>[[merw>skirl]]))
   * Slake   * Slake
     * To satisfy one's thirst.((:ref:slake>[[wikt>slake]]))     * To satisfy one's thirst.((:ref:slake>[[wikt>slake]]))
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       * ++ Additional Note | This is similar to respite, so I won't repeat what I said there. This extended meaning borrowed from the same [[lb:Ender Lilies|game]]. ++       * ++ Additional Note | This is similar to respite, so I won't repeat what I said there. This extended meaning borrowed from the same [[lb:Ender Lilies|game]]. ++
 === V === === V ===
 +  * Varsity
 +    * The main squad representing a university in a sport.((:ref:varsity>[[merw>varsity]]))
 +    * Also a synonym for university.((:ref:varsity))
   * Verboten   * Verboten
     * Means forbidden.((:ref:verboten>[[wikt>verboten]])) Borrowed from German.((:ref:verboten))     * Means forbidden.((:ref:verboten>[[wikt>verboten]])) Borrowed from German.((:ref:verboten))
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   * Wilco   * Wilco
     * Indicates agreement in radio communications.((:ref:>[[wikt>wilco]]))     * Indicates agreement in radio communications.((:ref:>[[wikt>wilco]]))
 +  * Winningest
 +    * Someone/something to have achieved the most wins.((:ref:>[[merw>winningest]]))
   * Witching Hour   * Witching Hour
     * An hour after midnight when witches and spirits are active. It is bad luck to stay up during this time.((:ref:>[[wikt>witching_hour]]))     * An hour after midnight when witches and spirits are active. It is bad luck to stay up during this time.((:ref:>[[wikt>witching_hour]]))
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     * I'm assuming 'ek se' is optional.     * I'm assuming 'ek se' is optional.
 ==== C ==== ==== C ====
 +  * The cat's meow
 +    * Basically the same as ‘the bee's knees’. Something or someone that is very cool or appealing.((:ref:>[[merw>the%20cat's%20meow]]))
   * (as) confused as a chameleon inside a Smartie box.   * (as) confused as a chameleon inside a Smartie box.
     * This is included only because it made me laugh //hard//.     * This is included only because it made me laugh //hard//.
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 ==== I ==== ==== I ====
   * (back) into the bush   * (back) into the bush
-    * An expression I picked up from [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QDyq9QbJxEC2zN_41ETBg/|Five Romeo Romeo]]. He (from how I understood it) uses it to say he's going back into the fight (the Rhodesian Bush War). I've since found a slightly different meaning...+    * An expression I picked up from [[youch>UC7QDyq9QbJxEC2zN_41ETBg|Five Romeo Romeo]]. He (from how I understood it) uses it to say he's going back into the fight (the Rhodesian Bush War). I've since found a slightly different meaning...
     * Used when you want to express that you are heading back into a place/situation you find uncomfortable in some way. (Can also be used sarcastically).     * Used when you want to express that you are heading back into a place/situation you find uncomfortable in some way. (Can also be used sarcastically).
     * Variant: '(back) to the front'((:fn:>meant to be more general, if you're unfamiliar with Bush Warfare.))     * Variant: '(back) to the front'((:fn:>meant to be more general, if you're unfamiliar with Bush Warfare.))
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   * (X) overwhelming   * (X) overwhelming
     * A phrase I use semi-regularly to (sarcastically) express an overwhelming emotion of some kind. Most often rendered as 'sadness overwhelming'.     * A phrase I use semi-regularly to (sarcastically) express an overwhelming emotion of some kind. Most often rendered as 'sadness overwhelming'.
-    * I believe it originated from '[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJKx1XDBqNo|power overwhelming]]' from //StarCraft//. +    * I believe it originated from '[[you>AJKx1XDBqNo|power overwhelming]]' from //StarCraft//. 
 +    * Ironically, my sister uses 'sadness overwhelming' more than me.
 ==== U ==== ==== U ====
   * Unfeasible and undesirable   * Unfeasible and undesirable
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 ==== A ==== ==== A ====
   * Adelina   * Adelina
-    * Supposedly it means 'noble'.((:ref:>[[btn>adelina]])) +    * Supposedly it means ‘noble’.((:ref:>[[btn>adelina]])) 
-    * I believe it's related to the name 'Adelaide'.+    * I believe it's related to the name ‘Adelaide’.
   * Aenor   * Aenor
-    * After some figuring out, I learned that the meaning is either 'rich and famous' (seriously) or something to do with 'light'.((:ref:eleanorw>[[wikt>Eleanor]]))+    * After some figuring out, I learned that the meaning is either ‘rich and famous’ (seriously) or something to do with ‘light’.((:ref:eleanorw>[[wikt>Eleanor]]))
   * Aileen   * Aileen
-    * A given name for girls. Wiktionary tells me its a variant of 'Evelyn'.((:ref:>[[wikt>Aileen]])) It means either 'desirable' or 'strong'.((:ref:>[[wikt>Evelyn]]))+    * A given name for girls. Wiktionary tells me its a variant of ‘Evelyn’.((:ref:>[[wikt>Aileen]])) It means either ‘desirable’ or ‘strong’.((:ref:>[[wikt>Evelyn]]))
   * Alicia   * Alicia
-    * A variant of 'Alice'((:ref:>[[btn>alicia]])). Alice is itself a variant/descendant of the name 'Adelaide'. Its meaning is basically 'noble' or 'nobility'.((:ref:>[[btn>adelaide]]))+    * A variant of ‘Alice’((:ref:>[[btn>alicia]])). Alice is itself a variant/descendant of the name ‘Adelaide’. Its meaning is basically ‘noble’ or ‘nobility’.((:ref:>[[btn>adelaide]])) 
 +  * Arsinoe 
 +    * This means ‘Elevating/Raising of the mind’.((:ref:>[[wikt>Arsinoe]]))((:ref:>[[btn>arsinoe]])) 
 +    * Arsinoé, Arsinoë
   * Arthur   * Arthur
     * The //Encyclopaedia of Arthurian Legends// gives three possible etymologies for Arthur's name.     * The //Encyclopaedia of Arthurian Legends// gives three possible etymologies for Arthur's name.
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 --- Saten Ruiko, [[lb:toaru|とある科学の超電磁砲レールガン]], //[[lb:toaru|Toaru Kagaku no Railgun]]// Volume 15, Chapter 120 --- Saten Ruiko, [[lb:toaru|とある科学の超電磁砲レールガン]], //[[lb:toaru|Toaru Kagaku no Railgun]]// Volume 15, Chapter 120
 > I detect a little communism. > I detect a little communism.
---- [[you>v=vvzmBhCpWvA|"Ain't I Right" - American Anti-Communist song - YouTube]], 0:59+--- [[you>vvzmBhCpWvA|"Ain't I Right" - American Anti-Communist song - YouTube]], 0:59
 > Pornography can save the world. > Pornography can save the world.
 --- Okajima Taiga, 暗殺教室, //Ansatsu Kyoushitsu// --- Okajima Taiga, 暗殺教室, //Ansatsu Kyoushitsu//
-> [[you>v=qItugh-fFgg|All your base are belong to us.]]+> [[you>qItugh-fFgg|All your base are belong to us.]]
 --- CATS, Zero Wing --- CATS, Zero Wing
 > I have this bad habit of starting galactic wars whenever I get stuck. > I have this bad habit of starting galactic wars whenever I get stuck.
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 --- Kongou Mitsuko, [[lb:toaru|とある科学の超電磁砲レールガン]], //[[lb:toaru|Toaru Kagaku no Railgun]]// Volume 8, Chapter 50 --- Kongou Mitsuko, [[lb:toaru|とある科学の超電磁砲レールガン]], //[[lb:toaru|Toaru Kagaku no Railgun]]// Volume 8, Chapter 50
 > And what am I supposed to do with this newfound hatred of tumbleweed? > And what am I supposed to do with this newfound hatred of tumbleweed?
---- TimTVT, [[you>v=hsWr_JWTZss|The Trouble With Tumbleweed - YouTube Comments]]+--- TimTVT, [[you>hsWr_JWTZss|The Trouble With Tumbleweed - YouTube Comments]]
 > Please have my babies. > Please have my babies.
 --- Nishijima Masumi, {{ruby|未来|みらい}}{{ruby|日記|にっき}}(Future Diary) Episode 20 --- Nishijima Masumi, {{ruby|未来|みらい}}{{ruby|日記|にっき}}(Future Diary) Episode 20
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 > So much fun in the old time. > So much fun in the old time.
 --- [[https://danbooru.donmai.us/users/547083|doorway]], 2018-07-27, [[https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/500787|Danbooru post 500787]] --- [[https://danbooru.donmai.us/users/547083|doorway]], 2018-07-27, [[https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/500787|Danbooru post 500787]]
 +> People think they want complete control over their experience when what they really want is to cut down trees to cross ravines — something they'll never actually do if they have complete control over their experience.
 +--- Matthewmatosis, [[you>LRA1QTTAxys|Breath of the Wild Review]]
 +> sex is fun, i assume
 +--- Japan Hater #1, 2025-04-27
 ===== Trivilinks ===== ===== Trivilinks =====
   * I had a plan for something here but I forgot it.   * I had a plan for something here but I forgot it.
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   * Words being considered:   * Words being considered:
     * Dixie, Yankee     * Dixie, Yankee
-{{tag>linguas}} 
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