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wax poetic

To speak in a very eccletic and influential manner. The term probably comes from the usage of the term wax, which is another name for vinyl records meaning that it is recorded and musical, and poetic, which obviously refers to the stylized nature of the speech.
Yo I don't want to wax poetic on y'all about the nature of hip-hop 'cause you's minds are too ignant to comprehend the complex theories I be spittin. Ya heard?
by Livintrife2g September 20, 2006
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wax-poetic

To speak in a very eccletic and influential manner. The term probably comes from the usage of the term wax, which is another name for vinyl records meaning that it is recorded and musical, and poetic, which obviously refers to the stylized nature of the speech.
Yo I don't want to wax-poetic on y'all about the nature of hip-hop 'cause you's minds are too ignant to comprehend the complex theories I be spittin. Ya heard?
by Livintrife2g September 19, 2006
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poetic leniency

1. The phrase 'poetic leniency' describes a way to take non fictional work and change it to fit the purpose of your writing.

2. Author's way of not getting sued.
1. K: I wouldn't respond like that though.
Author: POETIC LENIENCY!
K: Oh. Okay then!

2. Judge: She is sueing you for incorrect facts.
Author: Poetic Leniency...
Judge: Case dissmissed!
by Gemi April 29, 2006
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Poetics

Noun: Of being well-versed and well-read. Verbose. Prolific.

See also: Bitch
That boy sure knows his poetics
by Walker Boh March 27, 2003
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poetic justice

A magistrate who issues poetic licenses to citizens, and also decides issues/disputes related to said poetic practices.
Poetic justice will likely view your text-composing "liberties" a lot more favorably if you always thoroughly document your literary sources and clearly explain the logic/reasoning behind your unorthodox text-composing practices.
by QuacksO April 24, 2018
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prostichutto

an Italian dish consisting mainly of ham and prostitute liver
man, doesn't this prostichutto taste good?
by LucindaRobert October 14, 2009
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Preticism

To paint a pretty picture of a situation, person or object.

Pretty criticism.

Can also be used to avoid or cover up errors mistakes.
The Unveiling of the new chair design by Art Awan was hailed with great preticism.

The US Government has made it an art to preticise wars, this level of preticsim has never before been seem outside of the fashion industry.
by A AWAN September 23, 2009
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