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Vintage Slang
Vintage slang refers to colloquial words or expressions in the English language, associated with a particular decade. Some examples of this are “catch 22” from the 1970s and “grandstand” from the 1940s.
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A cracker person is a derogatory term used to refer to individuals who break security systems or hack computer networks without authorization. It is similar to a "hacker," but with negative connotations.
What is the origin of the term jackass?
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In much of the world outside the US a donkey is called an ass (which is confusing for those of us whose posterior is called an arse), and a male donkey/ass is also called a jack. So technically a jackass is merely a male donkey. Female donkeys are called jennies.
How can you use pungent in a sentence?
Due to the pungent odor of the chemical, the classroom was cleared.
What is the meaning of phrase this is stranger than fiction?
Fiction is the term used to describe something that has not happened, but made up for the sake of a story or some other purpose. "Stranger than fiction" refers to things that are true, but seem less probable than even a fictional (made-up) account would be. Often, these factual stories are considered by people to be too strange to be falsely created or imagined, hence stranger than something made-up or "stranger than fiction."
What does to codpiece block sb mean?
You are talking Renaissance Faire, I believe? Yea, and verily, too? You must know what it means. It's not even all that funny to answer it. Maybe to go around the word I'm not supposed to use? Maybe that'll work? Because it means the same thing in faux-Elizabethan as it would mean today if a person still wore a codpiece whereupon once one was worn. If you've gotten far enough to have this mentioned you must know what is a codpiece; if you don't, there's always this site's reference materials or the other site's reference materials. Or there's Google and if you are using Chrome, you know, just stick it where you normally stick your URL and they'll tell you.
On the other hand, what the sb means I have no idea.
What are the idioms in the book the gods are not to blame?
Some idioms in the book "The Gods Are Not to Blame" include "cut off the head to cure the headache" and "a leopard cannot change its spots." These idioms are used to convey certain lessons or truths about human nature and destiny.
What does Things are rough all over mean in The Outsiders?
In "The Outsiders," the phrase "Things are rough all over" means that everyone faces challenges and difficulties in their lives, regardless of their social status or background. It conveys the idea that struggles are universal and can affect individuals in different ways, highlighting the commonality of human experience.
Discuss moll's characters in Moll Flanders.?
The character Moll Flanders in the novel "Moll Flanders" by Daniel Defoe is a complex and morally ambiguous character. Moll is a cunning and resourceful woman who uses her wits to survive in a harsh world. She is both a victim of circumstances and a manipulative opportunist who is not afraid to use her charms to get what she wants. Moll's character embodies the struggle for survival and the effects of societal constraints on women in the 18th century.
What does wear the bays mean in British literature?
To "wear the bays" is to be crowned with bay laurel leaves - like you see on a lot of Greek statues - to be honored... as a poet, a writer, a sportsman, a politician... whatever.
MJB
Where did the saying 'off the top of your head 'originate?
It is believed to be derived in the middle of the 20th Century when Americans started usingthis expression. Thoughts come from your brain which is in the top of your head. So if you blurt out facts quickly without having to think about them, then you are talking 'off the top of your head.'
It means that it's challenging to respond because the words being spoken are not in alignment with what is morally good or virtuous. The person might find it hard to engage or agree with the content of the words.
What does no time like the present mean?
This phrase means that there is no better time to do something than right now. It emphasizes the importance of taking action immediately rather than waiting for a more convenient time.
a knackers yard is when animals (mosly horses)are past their so called prime .THEY SLAUGHTER THESE CREATURES .because one person thinks the horse is a burden and let me tell you NO HORSE IS A Burden no life should be ended because of oldness!
No, it is a tribute to someone. Frequently a tribute in the form of a song.
Got to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince?
This phrase means that you may have to go through many unsuccessful or unsuitable experiences before finding the right person. It emphasizes the idea of perseverance and not settling for less until you find the right match.
What are some slang terms for suicide?
Some slang terms for suicide include "offing oneself," "taking one's life," "dropping out," and "doing oneself in."
What is Meaning of be all praise for someone?
I am so impressed for that particular person.
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How did the beat generation rebel?
The beat generation rebelled in several ways. In order to contradict the rest of the society, they would form their own styles in writing, and reject the traditional styles of poetry and novel writing, as well as doing different types of drugs.
What does it mean when a person is a wallflower?
It is when someone, usually a sinle girl, is at a dance and she does not get asked to dance be any of the male attendees. In fact she is probably not noticed by anyone and therefore might as well be part of the wall she is sitting in front of.
"Fresh" or "minty" would be 1950's slang terms for new.
What are some symbols of peace?
There are several different symbols that are recognized as peace signs world wide. The most popular is the circle with a line through the middle and two smaller branches emanating from the center to the edge of the circle about 35 degrees out from the line on either side. This was originally the symbol for nuclear disarmament and became a symbol for peace worldwide.
Another symbols for peace is the V made with a hand by folding in all fingers except the forefinger and the middle finger. This V stands for "Victory" in many places, but is also known as a symbol of peace because of the peace that was brought about in Europe and Asia at the end of World War 2.
In addition to these signs of peace, the Dove and the Olive Branch are also signs of peace which date back thousands of years to Biblical Times. There are other signs of peace such as flags and symbols as well, but these are the most prominent.
A white flag, an inverted Y with a 3rd leg inside a circle, a dove.
What is the longest time for standing on your head?
The longest time someone has stood on their head is 4 hours and 17 minutes, achieved by Yu Zhenhuan from China in 2016. Standing on your head for an extended period of time can be dangerous and should not be attempted without proper training and supervision.
Tedious means repetitive, tiresome, boring, brain-numbing.
Tiresome, if something takes a long time or is boring - or both.
Wack fol the daddio is some thing like "have a big swig (of whisky) (in remembrance) of father' and nothing to do with hitting an old man. "Whacko is actually "waught" as in "willie-waught" which is Scottish/Irish for a deep draught. Look at the words to Old Lang Syne.
The Irish add "o" to the end of words same as the Australians eg righto, goodo, Jacko, Johnno etc, thus whacko and daddio or daddyo.
"muisce rinne don a do amadan" in Gaelic which means "water (whisky) made for your time" or less literally "have some whisky to pass the time". Listen carefully to the Dubliners. It is NOT "musha ringa dum a do duma da".
