We are suppose to learn something new every day and I just learned a new word. Naff off sounds good better than some I've heard. Lighten up guys and gals stress isn't good for us, JUDY dx99
Zavie Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Zavie Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Giora,
I will save you the task. I also had to look them up.
Zavie
(No offence to anyone.)
Quick definitions (Etymology)
noun: the study of the sources and development of words
noun: a history of a word
Quick definitions (Epithet)
noun: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Quick definitions (vituperation)
noun: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or
bitter deep-seated ill will
Quick definitions (Euphemism)
noun: an inoffensive _expression_ that is substituted for one that is
considered offensive
naff off
intransitive verb
U.K. go away: used as a rude way of telling somebody to go away ( informal )
-----Original Message-----
From: Giora [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: November 3, 2004 7:17 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [CML] "Naff off"
hallo ralph
i lost my eanglish dictionary so i simply couldnt understand the nature of
your post. where did you find words like "etymology", "epithet",
"vituperation" "euphemistically" etc.
i guess its time to hit the eanglish books again
all the best
giora
btw my post has no intention of offending you ofcourse just a bit of
teasing...
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