An etymologist is a person who studies etymology.
Etymology is an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word.
Through old texts and comparisons with other languages, etymologists try to reconstruct the history of words — when they entered a language, from what source, and how their form and meaning changed.
An Etymologist is different then a philologist, one who studies linguistics and etymology.
Beware, those who are nescient often misuse and mispronounce'entymology' which is actually the study of insects!
(et-uh-mol-uh-jist)
Etymology is an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word.
Through old texts and comparisons with other languages, etymologists try to reconstruct the history of words — when they entered a language, from what source, and how their form and meaning changed.
An Etymologist is different then a philologist, one who studies linguistics and etymology.
Beware, those who are nescient often misuse and mispronounce'entymology' which is actually the study of insects!
(et-uh-mol-uh-jist)
If you want to learn the origin of the word nescient, then you should consult an etymologist!
Denise: If we had resources available to us, we could hire an etymologist to do our homework!
Kenny: Let's just log onto youtube and watch HotForWords...
Denise: Isn't she a philologist?
Denise: If we had resources available to us, we could hire an etymologist to do our homework!
Kenny: Let's just log onto youtube and watch HotForWords...
Denise: Isn't she a philologist?
by g-diggity April 18, 2008
To be completely embracing Judiasm, and consider oneself as a practicing Jew. Must have strong lineage, too.
A 'Straight up Jew' must be completely practicing, and not jew-ish.
A Straight up Jew would do the following:
1)Celebrate Haunnakah, with the candles
2)Study the Torah
3)Not celebrate Christmas
4)Have a jewish mother
5)Know how to prounounce those tricky "hhhlaahck" sounds
6)Go to temple every week.
A 'Straight up Jew' must be completely practicing, and not jew-ish.
A Straight up Jew would do the following:
1)Celebrate Haunnakah, with the candles
2)Study the Torah
3)Not celebrate Christmas
4)Have a jewish mother
5)Know how to prounounce those tricky "hhhlaahck" sounds
6)Go to temple every week.
Hannah: Mr Goldblatt, are you a Straight up Jew, or are you Jew-ish?
Mr Goldblatt: I am Straight up Jew, ach!
Mr Goldblatt: I am Straight up Jew, ach!
by g-diggity February 24, 2008
The use of two negatives, which cancel each other out.
"a syntactic construction in which two negative words are used in the same clause to express a single negation."
"He didn't say nothing" MEANS- He said something.
"I ain't not never gunna do it" MEANS- I will do it.
"There is not nobody who will go" MEANS- Someone will go.
"I don't want nothing" MEANS- I want something.
"We don't need no education" MEANS- We need education.
If a man did not say nothing, that means he said something.
If a woman does not need NO education, it means that she needs SOME education...
"a syntactic construction in which two negative words are used in the same clause to express a single negation."
"He didn't say nothing" MEANS- He said something.
"I ain't not never gunna do it" MEANS- I will do it.
"There is not nobody who will go" MEANS- Someone will go.
"I don't want nothing" MEANS- I want something.
"We don't need no education" MEANS- We need education.
If a man did not say nothing, that means he said something.
If a woman does not need NO education, it means that she needs SOME education...
Arlene:You're 20 years old and don't have a job!
Eli:Yeah well i aint not never gunna get one.
Arlene:that's a double negative, you oxymoron!
Eli:Huh? wuss tha?
Arlene:You cancelled yourself out, and made like ur GUNNA get a job...lord knows that aint the truth.
Eli:Stop being such a pansy ass know it all
Eli:Yeah well i aint not never gunna get one.
Arlene:that's a double negative, you oxymoron!
Eli:Huh? wuss tha?
Arlene:You cancelled yourself out, and made like ur GUNNA get a job...lord knows that aint the truth.
Eli:Stop being such a pansy ass know it all
by g-diggity May 20, 2008
The alternative pronunciation of the big-box store Target.
Calling "Target" by the moniker "Tarjay" aims to make the shopping experience seem more upscale than it really is.
If you are always shopping at the big-box store, you may be stigmatized by your friends who shop at Whole Foods or at a mom and pop store.
To prevent this, all you need to do is make the name of the big-box store sound more sophisticated and upscale.
It adds a seemingly French sound to the name, and that sounds impressive, or even extraordinary
Calling "Target" by the moniker "Tarjay" aims to make the shopping experience seem more upscale than it really is.
If you are always shopping at the big-box store, you may be stigmatized by your friends who shop at Whole Foods or at a mom and pop store.
To prevent this, all you need to do is make the name of the big-box store sound more sophisticated and upscale.
It adds a seemingly French sound to the name, and that sounds impressive, or even extraordinary
Ann: Did you buy that button down shirt from the local store in town?
Bruno: No, I bought it from tarjay...oh-la-la
Ann: Oh, you mean Target?
Bruno: Yeah, but calling it Tarjay sounds fancier, and conceals the fact that i am cheap.
Bruno: No, I bought it from tarjay...oh-la-la
Ann: Oh, you mean Target?
Bruno: Yeah, but calling it Tarjay sounds fancier, and conceals the fact that i am cheap.
by g-diggity April 22, 2008
A term for a politician that changes his political party after showing years of devout support for the party he/she was first elected in.
A Spectercrat usually changes parties to gain respect, popularity, notoriety, or to help be a rubber stamp for an administration that needs votes.
Origin: Named in the honor of Arlen Specter, a former republican Pennsylvania senator since 1980, who switched party affiliations in April, 2009. His record of NOT voting in line with his party earns him this honor.
Notable Spectercrats of the past:
-Strom Thurmond
-Joe Lieberman
-Jim Jeffords
-Robert Smith
-Harry Byrd Jr
A Spectercrat usually changes parties to gain respect, popularity, notoriety, or to help be a rubber stamp for an administration that needs votes.
Origin: Named in the honor of Arlen Specter, a former republican Pennsylvania senator since 1980, who switched party affiliations in April, 2009. His record of NOT voting in line with his party earns him this honor.
Notable Spectercrats of the past:
-Strom Thurmond
-Joe Lieberman
-Jim Jeffords
-Robert Smith
-Harry Byrd Jr
Geoff: Did you hear about the senator from PA switching political parties?
Phil: No, why?
Geoff: He's a flip flop! Switching parties just to garner votes and to get policy passed that benefits his state.
Phil: As long as that Spectercrat does what is morally right, that's ok with me!
Phil: No, why?
Geoff: He's a flip flop! Switching parties just to garner votes and to get policy passed that benefits his state.
Phil: As long as that Spectercrat does what is morally right, that's ok with me!
by g-diggity April 29, 2009
A website that finds and aggregates Twitter messages about your favorite sports leagues, teams, players and events.
Instead of searching through many twitter acounts, a person is able to access this website and see updates on many different sports categories at once.
If a person uses the hashtag of #Twackle in their twitter post, the message will be posted on the website.
Instead of searching through many twitter acounts, a person is able to access this website and see updates on many different sports categories at once.
If a person uses the hashtag of #Twackle in their twitter post, the message will be posted on the website.
John: I searched twitter accounts for three hours to find out if Mike Teel got drafted.
Adam: Tim Pernetti tweeted the results ages ago. So did Les Miles. Just log onto Twackle to find this stuff out!
Adam: Tim Pernetti tweeted the results ages ago. So did Les Miles. Just log onto Twackle to find this stuff out!
by g-diggity April 29, 2009
Dippin' Dots are tiny beads of ice cream. They are said to be "the worlds coldest ice cream" due to the fact that they are kept frozen at -40 degrees.
There are multiple flavors:
Banana Slpit, Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookie Dough, Cookies and Cream, Bubble Gum, Java Delight, Cotton Candy, Peanut Butter, and Strawberry.
Dippin' Dots are often found in amusement parks, stadiums, malls, and fairs.
When dippin' dots are left to melt in the sun, they leave an unforgettable odor; it's very nasty.
Motto:
Ice cream of the future!
Note: they are often overpriced. (8 dollars for 8 oz)
There are multiple flavors:
Banana Slpit, Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookie Dough, Cookies and Cream, Bubble Gum, Java Delight, Cotton Candy, Peanut Butter, and Strawberry.
Dippin' Dots are often found in amusement parks, stadiums, malls, and fairs.
When dippin' dots are left to melt in the sun, they leave an unforgettable odor; it's very nasty.
Motto:
Ice cream of the future!
Note: they are often overpriced. (8 dollars for 8 oz)
Rich: I could use some ice cream.
Chris: Let's go get some dippin' dots!
Rich: But i only have 4 dollars.
Chris: that's ok, you can get a 3 oz cup!
Chris: Let's go get some dippin' dots!
Rich: But i only have 4 dollars.
Chris: that's ok, you can get a 3 oz cup!
by g-diggity August 01, 2006