2 definitions by TheLumpyPumpkin
Differently spelled words that pronounce exactly the same.
Some common homophones include
- there, their, they’re
- your, you’re
- taught, taut, tot
- aunt, ant
- for, four, fore
- break, brake
- scent, cent, sent
- weather, whether
An alarmingly significant chunk of the English-speaking population seems to struggle with homophonic words, age surprisingly not playing a major factor.
Having the ability to correctly use homophones is a skill that’s heavily unappreciated and seems to be dying off slowly. Therefore, if one encounters an individual with such a rare skill, realize how potentially valuable that individual may be. This is especially true for younger people. In a world where smartphones autocorrect wrong spelling but fail to autocorrect wrong homophone usage, this is a skill that should be highly valued.
Some common homophones include
- there, their, they’re
- your, you’re
- taught, taut, tot
- aunt, ant
- for, four, fore
- break, brake
- scent, cent, sent
- weather, whether
An alarmingly significant chunk of the English-speaking population seems to struggle with homophonic words, age surprisingly not playing a major factor.
Having the ability to correctly use homophones is a skill that’s heavily unappreciated and seems to be dying off slowly. Therefore, if one encounters an individual with such a rare skill, realize how potentially valuable that individual may be. This is especially true for younger people. In a world where smartphones autocorrect wrong spelling but fail to autocorrect wrong homophone usage, this is a skill that should be highly valued.
Example 1 of incorrect usage of homophones
IMBECILE: Omggg your such a republikkkan if you don’t love Biden!!
NON-IMBECILE: *you’re
IMBECILE: I WILL REPORT YOU’RE COMMENT! MY FEELINGS ARE BEING HURT!!!
NON-IMBECILE: YOUR*
IMBECILE: proceeds to block
Example 2 of incorrect usage of homophones:
IMBECILE: Lol TYT always posts good stuff! There sooo smart and always know what’s up.
NON-IMBECILE: TYT is the definition of cringeworthy virtue-signaling. *They’re
IMBECILE: Shut up!! Their not virtue-signaling! There speaking the truth and not actually taking action and fighting injustice because they don’t need to!!
NON-IMBECILE: *They’re **They’re …FFS…
IMBECILE: Oh so now your a grammar nazi?! I’m not in English class so stfu!
NON-IMBECILE: *You’re. And I can clearly tell you’ve never taken English.
IMBECILE: Now your assuming my race!!? I reported you to Facebook!! Enjoy YOU’RE ban!!
NON-IMBECILE: Wait, what? Wow… you’re* YOUR*
IMBECILE: user proceeds to block and cowers to the nearest safe space
IMBECILE: Omggg your such a republikkkan if you don’t love Biden!!
NON-IMBECILE: *you’re
IMBECILE: I WILL REPORT YOU’RE COMMENT! MY FEELINGS ARE BEING HURT!!!
NON-IMBECILE: YOUR*
IMBECILE: proceeds to block
Example 2 of incorrect usage of homophones:
IMBECILE: Lol TYT always posts good stuff! There sooo smart and always know what’s up.
NON-IMBECILE: TYT is the definition of cringeworthy virtue-signaling. *They’re
IMBECILE: Shut up!! Their not virtue-signaling! There speaking the truth and not actually taking action and fighting injustice because they don’t need to!!
NON-IMBECILE: *They’re **They’re …FFS…
IMBECILE: Oh so now your a grammar nazi?! I’m not in English class so stfu!
NON-IMBECILE: *You’re. And I can clearly tell you’ve never taken English.
IMBECILE: Now your assuming my race!!? I reported you to Facebook!! Enjoy YOU’RE ban!!
NON-IMBECILE: Wait, what? Wow… you’re* YOUR*
IMBECILE: user proceeds to block and cowers to the nearest safe space
by TheLumpyPumpkin July 22, 2022
A rhythm or "beat" that defines virtually ALL reggaetón music. It is known for its 4-on-the-floor beat and bold intermediate snares that makes reggaetón music instantly recognizable.
The word dembow actually originated from a track called "Dem Bow," sung by Shabba Ranks and produced by Bobby Digital. The song featured the Poco Man Jam Riddim (which was based on a song by the same name produced by Steely and Clevie), which has the distinct beat that all reggaetón music is made of. Funnily enough, even though the rhythm itself was the same, the riddim itself rarely actually turns up in reggaetón music. Instead, another riddim called the Pounder Riddim, which was produced by Panamanian musician Dennis "The Menace" Thompson.
It had the same rhythmic sound as the Poco Man Jam Riddim but used different drum sounds and was intended for use with Nando Boom's "Ellos Benia." It was THIS riddim that has been sampled, recycled, chopped up, and reused over and over in almost all of reggaetón music to date. It could be argued that no other sample has been resampled more and has had such a lasting afterlife than the Pounder Riddim over 30 years later. Even if the riddim isn't directly resampled, reggaetón producers will almost always recreate the sound using similar drums and arrangements.
The word dembow actually originated from a track called "Dem Bow," sung by Shabba Ranks and produced by Bobby Digital. The song featured the Poco Man Jam Riddim (which was based on a song by the same name produced by Steely and Clevie), which has the distinct beat that all reggaetón music is made of. Funnily enough, even though the rhythm itself was the same, the riddim itself rarely actually turns up in reggaetón music. Instead, another riddim called the Pounder Riddim, which was produced by Panamanian musician Dennis "The Menace" Thompson.
It had the same rhythmic sound as the Poco Man Jam Riddim but used different drum sounds and was intended for use with Nando Boom's "Ellos Benia." It was THIS riddim that has been sampled, recycled, chopped up, and reused over and over in almost all of reggaetón music to date. It could be argued that no other sample has been resampled more and has had such a lasting afterlife than the Pounder Riddim over 30 years later. Even if the riddim isn't directly resampled, reggaetón producers will almost always recreate the sound using similar drums and arrangements.
"Bailando sexy le doy el dembow, dembow!
Ella le encanta como le algo y le doy dembow, dembow!"
—Chorus to Wisin & Yandel's "Llamé pa' Verte"
Translates roughly to how a woman is dancing sexy and the singer gives her dembow (dembow meaning reggaetón music, the rhythm, beat, vibe, etc.)
Ella le encanta como le algo y le doy dembow, dembow!"
—Chorus to Wisin & Yandel's "Llamé pa' Verte"
Translates roughly to how a woman is dancing sexy and the singer gives her dembow (dembow meaning reggaetón music, the rhythm, beat, vibe, etc.)
by TheLumpyPumpkin September 17, 2022