oxymoron

Two words that conflict with each other. Two words which do not agree with each other.

Examples of an oxymoron:

Microsoft Works
United Nations
Political Correctness
Linux Complete
Music Television (MTV)
Living Dead
Artificial Reality
Rap Music

by Matthew Price March 1, 2003

oxymoron

Two words that contradict each other.

AOL High-Speed

by Kevin November 17, 2003

Oxymoronic

Having a desire for two opposite things.

"Sally wants to get married and have kids more than anything, but her biggest fear is commitment."

"Yeah, I know...she's so Oxymoronic!"

by clovercd April 26, 2009

oxymoron

Two words or phrases with extreme opposite meanings.

Examples:

McDonald's Big N' Tasty
Microsoft Works
Rap Music
Jumbo Shrimp
Plastic Glasses
Peace Force
Good Grief
Personal Computer
Random Order
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by Keegster June 12, 2003

oxymoron

A combination of contridictory words

Military Intelligence

by WhitePony February 28, 2003

oxymoron

A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.

Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce

by Ruth April 15, 2003

Oxymorons

It's a contradiction in the same sentence or word.

Honest lawyer.
Cheap vacation.
Nice ex wife/husband.
Intelligent blond.

by Julie March 24, 2005