187 definitions by Jafje
1. A gradual change or advancement from one state to another.
2. Movement forward or onward
3. A series or succession of related things.
4. A sequence of numbers or terms in which each can be derived from its predecessor using a constant formula.
by Jafje September 5, 2007
From Dutch and German - Infinitive = Smelten (= To smelt).
The word is used in both Dutch and German, they are not the same language.
Definition;
1). To smelt ore in order to get metal from it, or produce metal in this way. The separation of the metal usually requires a chemical change.
2). To undergo fusing or melting in the process of smelting.
3). Fish of northern waters: a small silvery sea or freshwater fish.
4). Smelt as food: the oily flesh of a smelt as food.
5). Past tense of to smell.
1). Smelting tin and copper ore into bronze bars.
2). The ores are being smelted.
3). Fish native to Northern waters. - from Family Osmeridae.
4). Flesh of Smelt fish (See definition 3).
5). Past tense of to smell - came from the fish that stank.
by Jafje September 16, 2007
by Jafje May 30, 2008
Showing or feeling contempt: feeling, expressing, or demonstrating a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for somebody or something.
He's acting contemptuous.
by Jafje April 10, 2007
1. Full of enthusiasm: Full of happy high spirits and vitality.
2. Abundant: growing in great abundance or profusion.
3. Lavish: Lavish or elaborate, often to the point of being excessive.
by Jafje March 31, 2007
1. Earnest: Having or showing sincerity and gravity.
2. Humorless: Having or showing no joy or humor.
3. Formal: Characterized by ceremony or formality.
4. Celigious: Observed with sacred or religious ceremony.
5. Awe-inspiring: Inspiring wonder or reverence.
2. Humorless: Having or showing no joy or humor.
3. Formal: Characterized by ceremony or formality.
4. Celigious: Observed with sacred or religious ceremony.
5. Awe-inspiring: Inspiring wonder or reverence.
by Jafje April 10, 2007