meaning - Where does "funk" and/or "funky" come from and why the ...
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 lu-fuki, …
meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Most people here understand there are two meanings, one used in general, and other used when someone is trying to sell you something. You should also note the 80's/90's era slang term fresh …
"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 the phrase. …
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 even the …
Substitute for F*** in emphasizing disbelief, anger, etc
Oct 7, 2012 · @F'x Nailed it. Just a joke -> I suppose the apostrophe in your user-name is a substitute for 'u'? ;P
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?
More words to describe the action of thinking
Nov 9, 2022 · My character is in the beginning stages of a life-or-death situation and he knows it. "Racking his brain for possible solutions" feels played out. But words like ruminating, …
phrases - What do you call a person who you tell your ideas, thoughts ...
Feb 2, 2022 · What do you call a person who you tell your ideas, thoughts, plans to? Whether they are related to love, life in general or work. Someone you open up to. In most cases that is the ONLY …
Where does the term 'double-jointed' come from?
Aug 13, 2012 · My guess is that either the term originates from a mechanical analog, or a funky mutation in which someone actually has more joints. That's entirely speculative, but I've seen much, much …
History of "dummy" as adverb? - English Language & Usage Stack …
May 3, 2023 · The meme-y term "dummy thicc" uses "dummy" as an intensifier modifying "thicc" (meaning curvy). How common is this usage of "dummy"? How long has it been aro...