by Dr. loone' February 4, 2010
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Get the bodman mug.1. having the qualities of an inelegant iterative step that works but will eventually be replaced by something better.
2. of or like an evolutionary step.
3. having both functional and awkward qualities.
'boranj' is a study in the spread of ideas; an experiment in cultural evolution and idea (or meme) penetration. We want to see if and how a word can spread from nothing into ubiquitous acceptance, so we created 'boranj.' This was based on the idea that 'whatever the next big thing is, it should rhyme with orange,' since orange is commonly the first word native English speakers think of as rhyme-less. While at it, it aims to be the first common English word to end with a 'j.'
While boranj clearly has a gimmick to help it spread, in order for it to catch on, it must also be meaningful. We initially had trouble defining boranj - it's an awkward word, and realized that maybe someone will come up with a better definition later. But this is true of any idea: whatever the current best is, will be eventually replaced by something else. Nothing is ever done; we are part of a continuing process of evolution. This became our definition.
As a lifestyle it is freeing: boranj makes it easier to release ideas before they are perfect, by reminding us that they never will be. We hope to watch boranj grow in use slowly over time, and have built data tracking (shown below) to track the specific spread of the meme of boranj. It is the first word where every single use on the internet is tracked and analyzed in time and space, yielding a true etymological history. The goal is acceptance of boranj into a mainstream dictionary. Will boranj catch on, or will boranj fade away?
Boranj is the realization that nothing is the best, it is just good enough for now. Use 'boranj' in your blog. Sign your emails with 'boranj.' Please spread the word, literally!
2. of or like an evolutionary step.
3. having both functional and awkward qualities.
'boranj' is a study in the spread of ideas; an experiment in cultural evolution and idea (or meme) penetration. We want to see if and how a word can spread from nothing into ubiquitous acceptance, so we created 'boranj.' This was based on the idea that 'whatever the next big thing is, it should rhyme with orange,' since orange is commonly the first word native English speakers think of as rhyme-less. While at it, it aims to be the first common English word to end with a 'j.'
While boranj clearly has a gimmick to help it spread, in order for it to catch on, it must also be meaningful. We initially had trouble defining boranj - it's an awkward word, and realized that maybe someone will come up with a better definition later. But this is true of any idea: whatever the current best is, will be eventually replaced by something else. Nothing is ever done; we are part of a continuing process of evolution. This became our definition.
As a lifestyle it is freeing: boranj makes it easier to release ideas before they are perfect, by reminding us that they never will be. We hope to watch boranj grow in use slowly over time, and have built data tracking (shown below) to track the specific spread of the meme of boranj. It is the first word where every single use on the internet is tracked and analyzed in time and space, yielding a true etymological history. The goal is acceptance of boranj into a mainstream dictionary. Will boranj catch on, or will boranj fade away?
Boranj is the realization that nothing is the best, it is just good enough for now. Use 'boranj' in your blog. Sign your emails with 'boranj.' Please spread the word, literally!
"boranj is boranj."
"John didn't like his answer but it was boranj, so he moved on to the next problem."
"John didn't like his answer but it was boranj, so he moved on to the next problem."
by Elannar July 13, 2009
Get the Boranj mug.1 The ancient history of the word borange is quite a tale. first used by the vikings in the latter part of the 13th century, borange, in their strange furry world, was used to refer to the common cold. 2 it was then forgotten through the ages until early 18th century when it resurfaced with king graham of monaco, who used the word to describe the act of chasing nomad chickens from the royal court.
1 ie - chief nantuck has the borange.
2 ie - ahh i must borange these here chickens before dinner time
2 ie - ahh i must borange these here chickens before dinner time
by franz January 4, 2005
Get the borange mug.A little known Karma Sutra position originating the the Assai region of India requiring the dislocation of the females left shoulder to provide extra stimulation for the mans ealobe. This position enables the Kundalini to flow through the three gates (energy points) reaching it's highest potential allowing for an explosive orgasm
by James January 11, 2005
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- A word used to win an argument among friends to show that there IS infact a word that rhymes with "ORANGE"
- A word used to win an argument among friends to show that there IS infact a word that rhymes with "ORANGE"
Jacob- "Orange can NOT rhyme with anyting man!"
David- "Oh yea...well...BORANGE rhymes with it! SERVED SON!"
David- "Oh yea...well...BORANGE rhymes with it! SERVED SON!"
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