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  1. meaning - Where does "funk" and/or "funky" come from and why …

    Dec 9, 2023 · The slang term 'funky' in black communities originally referred to strong body odor, and not to 'funk,' meaning fear or panic. The black nuance seems to derive from the Ki-Kongo …

  2. "Who of you" vs "which of you" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 4, 2016 · The funky gibbon The two long 'o's in 'who' and 'you' are separated by a single short word also beginning with 'o'. Moreover, there are no hard consonants or sibilants to break up …

  3. Meaning of "Hunky Dunky" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 29, 2016 · What is the meaning of the phrase hunky dunky? I heard this phrase in a conversation in an episode of The Big Bang Theory, an American sitcom. I haven't seen many …

  4. Substitute for F*** in emphasizing disbelief, anger, etc

    Oct 7, 2012 · How do I replace F*** while expressing fully my disbelief, anger, etc? E.g., "I think Homer Simpson is incredibly sexy" My reply "Get out of here! That's f***ing ridiculous."

  5. Origin of current slang usage of the word 'sick' to mean 'great'?

    I think the pattern is related, though I'm unable to substantiate that. Still, I've observed it enough: some adjective is used informally to mean something different than it typically means (maybe …

  6. A word for something that is, "Bizarre" but, "Beautiful"

    May 26, 2024 · Is there a word that describes something that is weird, strange, odd, bizarre, etc. but also beautiful, wonderful, amazing, fantastic, etc.? Example: a word to describe a place …

  7. More formal way of saying: "Sorry to bug you again about this, …

    Aug 22, 2011 · I assume by "Sorry to bug you again about this" that you were already given help with "X", so instead of an apology, perhaps a thank you would work better: Thank you for your …

  8. Where does the slang word "bad" + "ass" (badass) come from?

    Aug 31, 2014 · What is the origin of the word badass? Why a "bad" ass/"bad" + "ass"? What is an ass that is bad and how can an ass that is bad describe a tough person?

  9. Is it “P.U.” or “pew” (regarding stinky things)? [closed]

    May 5, 2017 · It’s an interjection, and like many other interjections, it’s spelt in dozens of different ways. P.U. is not one I’ve seen before, and I doubt I’d recognise it; and pew has the …

  10. What is the meaning of "Hotstepper" in Ini Kamoze's song?

    1 In some other countries it means SOMEBODY THAT ALWAYS HAVE AWESOME FUNKY BRAND NEW SHOES OR BOOTS HOTSTEPPER = THE MEANING FOR THE …