by allison November 17, 2004
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Mr. Barzun has written "that the word 'man' has its roots in the Sanskrit 'manu,' which means human being," you note, continuing: "Its counterpart in Latin is 'homo.' Thus, he argues, the word 'man' has always had a double meaning -- both male human being and human being in general. . . .
It is true that the word "man" -- which appears to derive from the same Indo-European root as "mind" and thus originally meant thinking creature -- has long had the two meanings mentioned, both of which are attested for Sanskrit "manu."
Mr. Barzun has written "that the word 'man' has its roots in the Sanskrit 'manu,' which means human being," you note, continuing: "Its counterpart in Latin is 'homo.' Thus, he argues, the word 'man' has always had a double meaning -- both male human being and human being in general. . . .
It is true that the word "man" -- which appears to derive from the same Indo-European root as "mind" and thus originally meant thinking creature -- has long had the two meanings mentioned, both of which are attested for Sanskrit "manu."
by Loquetus May 17, 2008
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by ImRaN! October 16, 2005
Get the Mocking mug.The third book of the "Hunger Games" trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and released in August 2010. Many of the fans of the books series agree that this conclusion of the series, entitled "Mockingjay" was indeed a letdown. Reasons why include: (spoilers ahead)
1. Katniss is just not her normal, ass-kicking self. Instead, she is diluted to being a self-medicating zombie who hides in a closet all the time (no joke.)
2. Many of the characters I have grown to love over the past two books are suddenly killed off.
3. The conclusion (if it can even be called that) seemed rushed, unsatisfying and contradictory. When I closed the book after reading the final words, I felt almost cheated. This book just does not reach the level of awesome as the former 2 in the series.
1. Katniss is just not her normal, ass-kicking self. Instead, she is diluted to being a self-medicating zombie who hides in a closet all the time (no joke.)
2. Many of the characters I have grown to love over the past two books are suddenly killed off.
3. The conclusion (if it can even be called that) seemed rushed, unsatisfying and contradictory. When I closed the book after reading the final words, I felt almost cheated. This book just does not reach the level of awesome as the former 2 in the series.
Mockingjay is nothing like its predecessors, Hunger Games and Catching Fire. It was a major letdown.
by Hannah4700 December 26, 2010
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by I wonder who? December 5, 2012
Get the Moneil mug.(n.) an excruciatingly effeminate male with homoerotic tendencies.
see also metrosexual, brokeback, homosexual.
mankissers are generally well-groomed and have strong social skills. they are exceptionally fashion-conscious, and are known to wear bold color combinations and spend ridiculous amounts of money on fancy shoes. in public, a mankisser's appearance is carefully calculated in order to secretly appeal to both genders - without seeming overtly homosexual to other men or their unsuspecting friends.
it is difficult to distinguish a mankisser from the ubiquitous hipster and equally offensive metrosexual; their homosexual tendencies are subtle at all times. key identifiers include one-night stands, reckless driving, kissing men, and moving to San Francisco.
see also metrosexual, brokeback, homosexual.
mankissers are generally well-groomed and have strong social skills. they are exceptionally fashion-conscious, and are known to wear bold color combinations and spend ridiculous amounts of money on fancy shoes. in public, a mankisser's appearance is carefully calculated in order to secretly appeal to both genders - without seeming overtly homosexual to other men or their unsuspecting friends.
it is difficult to distinguish a mankisser from the ubiquitous hipster and equally offensive metrosexual; their homosexual tendencies are subtle at all times. key identifiers include one-night stands, reckless driving, kissing men, and moving to San Francisco.
Why does she even bother going out with him? Everyone knows he's a total mankisser.
Shut up, you fucking mankisser.
Shut up, you fucking mankisser.
by e.howes September 2, 2008
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primate who lives high in the mountains with all his
friends, including his best friend, Monta.
by jenn September 30, 2003
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