by j lark & t-rav October 23, 2009
Get the meato burrito mug.(Gr. metonymia "changing of name") is a trope in which the name of a thing is replaced by the name of an associated thing. One name is used instead of another.
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
he had several Picassos (paintings of Picasso). (metonymy)
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
by Saiane March 19, 2011
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Loss of cognitive ability due to excess consumption of delicious meats and meat products. Meatosis predisposes a person to abdominal pain, excessive moaning, pronounced abdominal bulging, and a severe impairment of the central nervous system.
Doc: I need an NG tube, stat! What did this guy do to himself??
Nurse: He had fifteen 20 oz New York Strips in one hour!
Doc: There's nothing we can do. He's in meatosis.
Guy: *Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh*
Nurse: He had fifteen 20 oz New York Strips in one hour!
Doc: There's nothing we can do. He's in meatosis.
Guy: *Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh*
by Dangly MacFarland December 20, 2004
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Get the meatnuts mug.To receive oral pleasures from a woman.
The act of placing your manhood in the mouth of a woman.
A blowjob.
The act of placing your manhood in the mouth of a woman.
A blowjob.
Guy: "What's up? Can I come by and smash?
Girl: "No. I'm on my period; but you can come put some meat on the grill."
Guy: "Word! I'm on the way"
Girl: "No. I'm on my period; but you can come put some meat on the grill."
Guy: "Word! I'm on the way"
by Bigg Illanoyz March 17, 2008
Get the Meat on the grill mug.The most beautiful girl you will ever meet. She is constantly smiling, and being around her will always make you feel great. If you ever need to feel better go see her and you will.
person 1: Have you met Faith Melton?
person 2: Yeah, she is always smiling and makes everybody happy!
person 2: Yeah, she is always smiling and makes everybody happy!
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