New words learned!

Cloud · 10-25-2010, 01:57 PM

I'm always excited when I spot a new word I don't know. yes, I'm a nerd. Here are a few I've learned recently--you got any?

swarf: metal chips or shavings. Context: changing the oil in a brand new car because new machined parts shed swarf

louche: of questionable taste or morality. Context: while looking up origins and usage of Mrs. and Mr. and Ms. -- "mistress" is out of favor in the 20th century because of louche connotations

Jelging: some kind of penis enlargement exercises (didn't want to get into that too closely!) Context: all those guys on my body mod boards obsessed with their dicks

10-25-2010, 01:57 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	New words learned! I'm always excited when I spot a new word I don't know. yes, I'm a nerd. Here are a few I've learned recently--you got any? swarf: metal chips or shavings. Context: changing the oil in a brand new car because new machined parts shed swarf louche: of questionable taste or morality. Context: while looking up origins and usage of Mrs. and Mr. and Ms. -- "mistress" is out of favor in the 20th century because of louche connotations Jelging: some kind of penis enlargement exercises (didn't want to get into that too closely!) Context: all those guys on my body mod boards obsessed with their dicks __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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