J.R.R. Tolkien

Author of the classic fantasy novels Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. His full name is "John Ronald Reuel Tolkien." He was born in South Africa in 1892, but grew up in England, and died there in 1973. Aside from writing, he was a linguist and a professor of Old English at Oxford University.
Have you read these books by J.R.R. Tolkien?
by Stephanie M. October 14, 2003
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fwoosh

To move or pass at high speed. Can be used for a physical object ("She fwooshed past me on her bike.") or a concept ("The point of the lecture fwooshed right past me.") Often used as a sound effect for passing at high speed. Related to whoosh.
I tried to catch the bee, but it went "Fwoosh!" right past my head and out the window.
by Stephanie M. October 25, 2003
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sammich

1) Colloquial slang term for a sandwich, that is, a prepared food consisting of ingredients, such as meat, cheese, or vegetables, placed inbetween two slices of bread.

2) A sandwich specially made for a person named Sam.

3) A threesome involving at least one person named Sam.
Woman, go make me a sammich!
by Stephanie M. December 17, 2003
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suckitudinous

The quality of being bad, unpleasant, unlikable, and otherwise sucky in a pedantic, majestic way. Related to suckitude and other words derived from suck.
Our English professor is forcing us to read suckitudinous, Pulitzer prize-winning crap this semester.
by Stephanie M. November 01, 2003
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Duck Tape

Common mispronunciation of Duct Tape. The duck pictured on the label apparently contributes to the confusion over the name.
"Duck tape can fix anything!"
"Except your inability to pronounce the 't' at the end of 'duct.'"
by Stephanie M. January 02, 2004
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exactamundo

Means 'yes,' 'exactly,' 'right,' or 'that's correct.' The word appears to be derived from the English word 'exactly.'
"So, you're taking Heather out to the dance?"
"Exactamundo!"
by Stephanie M. October 27, 2003
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word whore

A person, either male or female, who is inordinately fond of words, grammar, and linguistics.
She is such a word whore, she's read the Oxford Dictionary cover to cover.
by Stephanie M. October 23, 2003
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