Alternative meanings for existing words.
Feb 13th 2014, 11:41 pm
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Alternative meanings for existing words.
Here's one I made up today.
Misophonia - A condition of regularly not being able to locate your mobile device.
Some others I found on the Internet.
Coffee - The person upon whom one coughs.
Flabbergasted - Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
Abdicate - To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
Esplanade - To attempt an explanation while drunk.
Willy-nilly - Impotent.
Negligent - Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.
Lymph - To walk with a lisp.
Gargoyle - Olive-flavoured mouthwash.
Flatulence - Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.
Balderdash - A rapidly receding hairline.
Testicle - A short test.
Can you think of any others or make one up? Add them / it here.
Misophonia - A condition of regularly not being able to locate your mobile device.
Some others I found on the Internet.
Coffee - The person upon whom one coughs.
Flabbergasted - Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
Abdicate - To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
Esplanade - To attempt an explanation while drunk.
Willy-nilly - Impotent.
Negligent - Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.
Lymph - To walk with a lisp.
Gargoyle - Olive-flavoured mouthwash.
Flatulence - Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.
Balderdash - A rapidly receding hairline.
Testicle - A short test.
Can you think of any others or make one up? Add them / it here.
Feb 13th 2014, 11:54 pm
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
Carpet - domestic animal bred specifically for automobiles.
Feb 13th 2014, 11:57 pm
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Dolphin - Fish-like part of anatomy found on toy mermaids.
Feb 13th 2014, 11:59 pm
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
Stupid - Casserole made by people of low intelligence.
Feb 14th 2014, 12:16 am
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Feb 14th 2014, 12:21 am
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
Guru - Australian roadkill.
Feb 14th 2014, 1:05 am
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Play-Doh - A theatrical performance featuring Homer Simpson.
Feb 14th 2014, 9:00 am
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
Can we assume that you all listen to 'Sorry, I haven't a clue' on BBC R4?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p012q8wm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p012q8wm
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Feb 14th 2014, 9:35 am
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Can we assume that you all listen to 'Sorry, I haven't a clue' on BBC R4?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p012q8wm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p012q8wm
Feb 14th 2014, 10:23 am
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
I haven't heard of it either. Did they steal the idea from here? 
Anyway...
Anvil - Small town named after the Princess Royal.
Anyway...
Anvil - Small town named after the Princess Royal.
Feb 15th 2014, 9:12 am
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Skyscraper a device used for clearing fog and smog from cities
Feb 15th 2014, 9:33 am
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
It's been going for decades.
The game is called Uxbridge English Dictionary. They usually play a round each broadcast. Also popular - change one letter in a book/film/TV programme title to ruin its chances of success.
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The game is called Uxbridge English Dictionary. They usually play a round each broadcast. Also popular - change one letter in a book/film/TV programme title to ruin its chances of success.
Downton Cabbie
Codfather
Spar wars
The Corn Ultimatum
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Feb 15th 2014, 8:48 pm
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
If an Aussie says your house is Mickey Mouse.
Dont punch them
Dont punch them
Feb 16th 2014, 8:18 am
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Re: Alternative meanings for existing words.
That's really a cockney rhyming slang term Steve, bugger all to do with Australia in the context of Mickey Mouse meaning Grouse [excellent] Up here in the boonies Mickey Mouse means not very good or a bit inconsequential when Aussies use it.
So beware of where you use it lol.
So beware of where you use it lol.
Feb 16th 2014, 7:36 pm
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G'day Sean.
I havent heard anyone in Oz using it as the english do, or indeed the Americans. But I am guessing if it rhymes with grouse, I know is a well used word in Melb. Then yup I guess its geographical.
I havent heard anyone in Oz using it as the english do, or indeed the Americans. But I am guessing if it rhymes with grouse, I know is a well used word in Melb. Then yup I guess its geographical.
