wclay1's definitions

paramour

An illicit second lover.

For the purpose of entering into divorce proceedings this notice serves to make public the relationship between John S. and his correspondent and paramour Jane Doe. John S. is married to Mary S.

by wclay1 September 1, 2009

semantics

The study of the meaning of words.

Often misused when quibbling about something someone said. In that context, the statement "That's only semantics" would be more aptly phrased as "You're just 'splitting hairs on word meanings."

Often used within the phrase "That's only semantics":
-- as a blanket repudiation of precise communication.

-- by persons advocating 'subjective feelings' over 'objective description' as a mainstay of communication.

The very concept of semantics is frequently disparaged by wishy-washy passive-aggressives who refuse to be accountable for their careless use of language or their deplorable lack of education.

Skater-boy was too lazy to choose his words carefully, unaware that without semantics, even his street drivel would be incomprehensible.

by wclay1 September 1, 2009

mainstay

-- main support
-- primary constituent

Objective, definitive and authoritative word meanings are the mainstay of language

by wclay1 September 2, 2009

mean

-- the average, in a negative context, where more could be expected.
-- the midpoint
-- the median

His ambitions and expectations were merely at the mean.

by wclay1 September 2, 2009

per se

-- on the face of it
-- generally speaking
-- on average
-- inherently

Frequently used improperly by persons who think it makes them sound educated.

Its not that these people are stupid, per se. Its usually the case that they are self-educated.

by wclay1 September 2, 2009

jomcie

A variation of "Juimcy" except having a more substantial texture. The yumminess is emphasized over the juicyness.
-- Yummy and juicy.
-- Extra yummy and juicy

That steak was done perfecly -- medium rare. It was jomcie!

by wclay1 September 10, 2009

gibber

-- to equivocate
-- a person prone to equivocation, indecision and starts to talk gibberish before they put their brain in gear.

You don't know what you're talking about and you are a cowardly gibber!

by wclay1 September 10, 2009