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Oxymoron 

Usually two words that contradict each other.
'Microsoft Works'
'Military intelligence'
Oxymoron by jacko March 1, 2004

oxymoron 

A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.
Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce
oxymoron by Ruth April 14, 2003

Oxymorons 

It's a contradiction in the same sentence or word.
Honest lawyer.
Cheap vacation.
Nice ex wife/husband.
Intelligent blond.
Oxymorons by Julie March 24, 2005

fashion oxymoron 

when someone wears clothing in a way that, by definition, doesn't go together
I saw this guy walking across the quad and he was sagging his skinny jeans.

How can you sag skinny jeans? That's a fashion oxymoron.
fashion oxymoron by deefine October 3, 2010

oxymoron 

A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).
Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war
oxymoron by Fearman December 30, 2007

oxymoron 

A moron who is also a waste of oxygen or something idk.
fuck you, oxymoron.
oxymoron by couldtn't October 4, 2019