Search Results for: portmanteau
Words Seldom Seen: Nutpick
Nutpick Verb: To use the most extreme person or position as an example of the other side of the argument. Refers to cherry-picking the worst or nuttiest comments to disparage a larger group. Example o... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Fanboy
Fanboy Noun: A male fan. For example: “Bill is a big fanboy of Zelensky.” or Verb: A male being overly enthusiastic. For example: “Bill has a tendency to fanboy about the UCLA of the... Read More
A Free Society
The Great Firewall of China The Great Firewall of China is a national effort to censor internet content from those within the country’s borders. It is an indicator of Chinese citizens lack of fr... Read More
The Best Ships
“There are good ships and wood shipsAnd ships that sail the sea,But the best ships are friendships,May they always be!” The Loopers Toast “Loopers” are boaters who sail (usually in pow... Read More
Beware Again
In modern American signs we have replaced “Beware” with “Caution.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Kerchief
Kerchief Noun: A square of cloth worn around the neck or on the head. Often used as a portmanteau with neck or hand. Neckerchief and Handkerchief. Example: “She used her kerchief to keep the Ari... Read More