oxymoron

A combination of contridictory words

Military Intelligence

by WhitePony February 28, 2003

Oxymoron

Usually two words that contradict each other.

'Microsoft Works'
'Military intelligence'

by jacko March 1, 2004

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

oxymoron

A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).

Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war

by Fearman December 3, 2007

oxymoron

A moron who is also a waste of oxygen or something idk.

fuck you, oxymoron.

by couldtn't October 4, 2019

Oxymorons

What Billy Mays called everyone that bought his products.

Billy Mays: I hope those oxymorons are gullible enough to buy the next piece of shit I'm pushing.

by alltrull November 29, 2009