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If K-9 refers to a dog then what does K-6 mean?
'K-9' has nothing to do with dogs, it just sounds like canine (ca-nine) and is used by lazy people, for the most part. It has no...
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Where do you find examples of idioms and their meanings?
An idiom, or idiomatic expression, is a phrase or term whose meaning cannot be guessed from a literal definition of the words....
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What are the most common slang words used in basketball and what do they mean?
The most common would probably be jayed (made a mid-range shot over someone), and one (a foul and a made basket), and banked in...
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What does it mean to die of a broken heart?
It means that sometimes when you deeply love someone who either dies or goes away, you do what used to be called "pine away."...
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Is the saying 'all intents and purposes' or 'all intense purposes'?
The correct phrase is "to all intents and purposes." This phrase dates back to the 1500s and originated in English law, where it...
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What does it mean to be 'Rickrolled'?
A rickroll is a prank played on an unsuspecting web surfer. To be rickrolled is when browsing a website (especially a discussion...
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What are 'fadsticks'?
Either I've heard the term used once before or I just came up with this meaning on my own, but "fadsticks" could mean...
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What is an idiom?
An idiom - or idiomatic expression - is an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make...
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What does the idiom 'a baker's dozen' mean?
There are thirteen (13) items in a baker's dozen. The term originates in England, where an Assize of Bread and Ale during the...
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Where did the phrase 'trying to get your goat' come from and what does it mean?
I believe the expression 'to get your goat' has it's origins in horse racing. Race horses are very high-strung animals. Goats are...
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What is a surf punk?
My best definition of surf punk is punk with influences from the surfing scene. That may sound a bit ambiguous, but consider The...
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What is the meaning of the saying 'don't count your chickens before they are hatched'?
It means to not plan something out and act as if it is going to happen, as it might not go through or it might go wrong. It's...
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What is meaning of the phrase 'b' juses'?
It is a corruption of "By Jesus," and is a mild epithet used to express disbelief or amazement. I believe " Jesus ! " without...
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What are Wellies?
Slang for rubber boots, apparently once favoured by the Duke of Wellington. Also slang for a very fine beer made by the...
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How do you fit a square peg into a round hole?
Buy Kjartan Poskitt's book "Vicious Circles and Other Savage Shapes". That's all I'm telling you.
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What does 'beauty is more than skin deep' mean?
Beauty is more than skin deep means a person can be beautiful inside and out. Their personality can shine through and be just as...
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What is a pet peeve?
It's when someone, or somethings, actions really irritate you and you just can't stand it. For example, I hate it when a person...
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What does 'dire straits' mean?
It means you are in a very dangerous or precarious position. When you are threading your way through troubles as if you were...
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Where does the expression OK come from and what do the letters stand for?
Nobody really knows this. Here are some views: OK comes from Greek "Olla Kalla" which means "all good". For a long time, the...
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What does it mean for a person to be 'thick'?
To say that someone is thick means that the person is stubborn and rather stupid, unwilling to learn from...
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What is meant by the saying 'Your smile is your umbrella on a rainy day'?
It means that the bad conditions only bother you when you let them. Your smile, a positive attitude or being happy, protects...
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What is the meaning of 'It sucks'?
It sucks is often used interjectionally in a bad situation. If a rock fell on your toe, you'd scream, "THAT SUCKS!" Or if you...
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What is a dingle berry?
A 'dingle berry' is a wad of horse waste that gets caught near its behind or in its tail hair. Originally called dangle or dingle...
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What are the parties called where popular kids invite unpopular and unattractive people?
Pig parties.
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What does the expression 'lame duck' mean?
It is more a condition than it is an expression. The term lame duck refers to somebody weak. For example, when an elected...
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What is a basket case?
Someone who is in a hopeless mental condition. Generally means someone that is mentally deficient but on a lighter humorous...
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What does 'beauty is only skin deep' mean?
This refers to the fact that one can be beautiful on the outside and mean or unpleasant on the inside - you also see this in the...
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What does the phrase 'aw c'mon' mean?
Its slang for come on. Sentence: "Come on, lets go to the mall!" In saying, "Aw, come on," this means that they are...
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What does quief mean?
Quief, qweef, queef is an urban slang term for a vaginal fart.
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People usually have some words often used in their language eg okie dokie - What are such words called -commonly used words by a person- in his speech?
it is slang and is a cool way of talking Such end-rhyme pairs, words and expressions are called anaphora. When travelling in a...
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What is the meaning of 'head over heels'?
Usually the phrase "head over heels" is used to express the thought of someone having fallen deeply in love, sometimes quickly....
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What is the meaning of the saying 'a stitch in time saves nine'?
It means that a little work today (one stitch) can save a lot of work later on (nine stitches). For example fixing a tile on the...
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What does the phrase 'flipping the bozo bit' mean?
Flipping the bozo bit means you know someone is reliably wrong. The person has been permanently switched off in your mind as...
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What is a Dwag?
Urban Dictionary - not a reliable source - says that a "dwag" is a friend or a group of friends. The only other hits I can find...
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What is the slang word used to indicate mistake?
Goof: American slang for "mistake"; "I goofed.", "Don't goof it up." Also means tomfoolery, wasting time, as in "Goofing off" or...
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What does 'the seven year itch' mean?
It refers the supposed phenomenon where after 7 years of marriage, one's eye begins to wander. It is also the name of a Marilyn...
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What does the idiom Popped his cork mean?
It's kind of like "blew his top", which means that he/someone had an outburst of anger.
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What is the meaning of the saying as hard as the hobbs of hell?
"Hard as the hobbs of hell." This alliterative phrase uses an abbreviation of 'hobbs' for 'hobbles' which are irons or fetters.
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What does the phrase 'Monday morning quarterbacking' mean?
Analyzing your mistakes the day after you've made them, generally assumed to come from the act of complaining about quarterback...
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What is crab mentality?
Crab Mentality describes a way of thinking best described by the phrase...."if i can't have it, neither can you". It's a metaphor...
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What does Throw a sheep mean?
It's an action found in the application SuperPoke on Facebook. My friends knows the creator (Nikil) and apparently he added it as...
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What are some slang terms for penis?
Kid's words- wee-wee; weenie; pee-pee; weiner "polite" words- thing; male member; male organ usually o.k. words- johnson; john...
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What exactly is a jiffy?
The term has several different meanings depending on context: Some people use it to mean a very short time, usually with...
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What is a dofus?
dofus (not to be confused with doofus) is an MMORPG or a massive multiplayer online role playing game. its the awesomest game...
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What does 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?
means not think about the future before we reach it. Or, more morbidly, Some of your eggs may not hatch. Say you have 6 eggs,...
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What does lil' mean as slang?
It means "little."
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What does okey dokey mean?
This is a rhyming way to say OK, which means all right. Americans, especially, say Okey-Dokey in an informal situation. Okie...
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What is the saying that says 'if you don't ------ then I won't pee in your pool'?
It goes... "I don't swim in your toilet so please don't pee in my pool". I once saw a sign that said " Welcome To Our Ool......
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What is a boner?
A boner is: 1.) An obvious error that incites ridicule 2.) A slang name for an erectionBoner. 1. One who uses a bone to smooth...
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Since people say someone tanned is 'as brown as a berry' which berries are brown?
The phrase seems to have originated in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", The Cooks Tale, line 44: There lived a 'prentice,...
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What does 'Whats up' mean?
"What's up?" an informal slang greeting; it's a way of asking "What's going on in your life?" or "What's happening?"
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Where did the expression 'crossing Jordan' originate?
The term crossing Jordan (often used in reference to death) originates from the Old Testament of the Bible. The Isrealites had...
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What is meant by 'to wrap up'?
'Wrap up' means to finish, as in wrapping up a package once you've finished boxing it.
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What are the meanings and examples of different slang terms?
Slang is very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid,...
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What is the meaning of 'up the ante'?
The ante is the enforced bet that poker players must put into the pot before they can play a hand of poker. If you "up the ante,"...
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What is a mud -pie?
A mud pie is a fake pie made by little children playing in the dirt. It's when you pretend you are cooking, but you just have...
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'by the look of things'?
It is an introduction to your first impression of something.
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What is a douche bag?
A douche bag is used as an aid for feminine hygiene purposes. It is usually filled with warm water and some cleansing...
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What does to drive a stake into the heart of mean?
Vell, it comes frum ze story of ze Vampires....! Legend has it that a vampire can only be killed by driving a stake through...
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What does maud represent?
is a synonimous of maid. better answer: mad about you
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What is an antonym of the idiom 'keep in touch'?
Don't call me, I'll call you
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What does it mean to post up?
They wanna fight you Answer Or in terms of basketball it can mean to get into a stance near the key with legs spread, arms out,...
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What does 'Hillary Factor' mean - is it a phenomenon?
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What is a bitch?
A bitch is a female dog. The term is also sometimes used as a derogatory term for women. It also means 'a complaint' and...
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Where did slang come from?
Slang is jargon used by one specific group of people. It comes about as that group talks to each other - they naturally use words...
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What does 'does the carpet match the drapes' mean?
This is a euphemism for detecting natural hair color. Specifically, it's a slang way of asking if someone's pubic hair matches...
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What is the meaning of tied to her apron strings?
to be under somebody's control. More specifically, it makes more of a reference to a son being unusually attached to ones mother,...
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What does the word 'booger' mean?
A booger is a piece of nasal mucous. Another slang term is snot. Boogies or boogers are childish slang for nasal mucus which has...
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'I was looking at the stars through the windows and wondering if you ought to knock off and hit the sack or keep on listening to Cameron curse real steady.' What does it mean by 'curse real steady'?
Referring to the lyrics, 'curse real steady', the artist is describing the flow of another fellow rapper which contains vulgar...
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What does an Achilles' heel mean?
Achilles is the name of a Greek hero who was seemingly invincible in battle, however, he had one weak point, the heel of his...
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What is an example of a 'bandwagon'?
You see on tv that everyone is buying mustangs. Its the new thing, like a trend. So you "jump on the bandwagon" like everyone...
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What does the Australian slang term dag mean?
According to the Urban Dictionary: A dag is technically the matted wool on a sheep's tail, but in typical useage throughout...
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What is a 'hard leg'?
US Army slang for a man, in reference to his member. Often used plurally to denote a sausage fest. "Ain't nothin' but a bunch...
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Why is a diaper called a nappy?
In the UK we would look at it the other way round and ask 'Why is a nappy called a diaper in some parts of the world?'. Nappy is...
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Why the expression Land of Goshen?
Putting in context that we are in a community of people that believe in God and God is very "real," a God of spirit and power,...
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Do you sock like when you throw?
I guess you're asking about the idiom to "sock someone," which means to punch someone hard.
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Is it butt naked or buck naked?
It is both. The word "buck" or "buff" is thought to be from the color of a buckskin, which is the pale tan color of European skin...
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What is russian roulette?
Russian roulette is a life and death game that involves traditionally two players, a revolver, and one bullet. The bullet is...
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What is a mega buck?
It just means a lot of money. e.g. if somebody paid $20 million for a house, the house cost 'mega bucks'.
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What does the phrase locked and loaded mean?
Originated in the military and meant that your M-16 had the magazine in place and was ready to fire. The order to "lock and load"...
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What does the slang word mojo mean?
"Mojo means "finding the magic in what we do". To have "lost your mojo", refers to a loss of inspiration or creative genius; a...
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What does LOL mean?
There are many different meanings for the acronym "LOL". Two of the most common used are "laughing out loud" and "lots of...
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Does 'rush hour' mean peak hour?
No. Peak hour means rush hour. We Brits got in first, there was no need to change a perfectly good phrase. It makes more sense...
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What is the meaning of being on an edge?
Do you mean "being on edge"? It means being nervous, jittery, uncomfortable. "He's been on edge ever since his mortgage rate...
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What is a prison wallet?
A prison wallet is a prisoner's colon. The anal cavity of an inmate, so named for its ability to smuggle valuables into a prison...
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What idioms are there with ledger?
I'm not aware of any idioms with ledger and could find none on the web. You might be thinking of the expressions "off the books"...
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What is a spooner?
It's a derogatory term for a Negro ---- Among the people that I work with in Brisbane, Australia, "Spooner" is a derogatory...
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What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?
To be on cloud nine means to be blissfully happy. See the Related Link for how this phrase came to be part of our...
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What is a 'neener'?
Neener Neener is an expression that most Americans aged 40 or under are probably familiar with. Following is a typical example...
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What are some slang words for money?
C-note, Benjamin ($100), Jackson, twankie, double sawbuck ($20), sawbuck ($10), fin ($5), buck ($1) Dosh (cash/money), wonger...
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What does that old chestnut mean?
A stale joke, story, or saying, as in Dad keeps on telling that old chestnut about how many psychiatrists it takes to change a...
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What is the meaning of shoot for the moon?
in the game of hearts, it refers to taking all the tricks. Answer Aim high. It means set great goals for yourself, and try your...
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Which idiom is correct - allows for or allows to?
"Allow for" and "allow +object + to + verb" have different meanings. "The new budget allows for unexpected expenses." Here,...
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Why do people use slang?
It is easy, and plus some people want to use slang so that their parents or anyone else doesn't know what they are talking about....
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What is a lush?
A lush is a drunk - someone who is habitually drunk.
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Why do people yell Geronimo when they jump off something?
World War II paratrooper Aubrey Eberhardt was the first to scream "Geronimo!" while jumping from great heights. Retired First...
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What does 'taking your lumps' mean?
Taking your lumps means learning, or gaining experience by suffering through a defeat, setback or reversal. When a mistake hurts...
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What is a 'bodega'?
In Spain its a Warehouses specifically for wine In New York City its a Corner Store and in Poland its a Brothel It is a...
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What do they mean by 'hey dude'?
"Hey dude" means "what's up" or "hello friend" (to be more precise). It's just something some people say to their friends or when...
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What does 'beyond the pale' mean?
It basically means outside of polite society... there is an excellent article about the phrase at this site:...
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