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Foxymoron

(n)
A woman whose incredibly gorgeous appearance belies her unbelievably dim-witted intelligence.
That bimbo was a foxymoron
by Phow March 19, 2005
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oxymoron

A combination of contridictory words
by WhitePony February 28, 2003
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Oxymoron

Usually two words that contradict each other.
'Microsoft Works'
'Military intelligence'
by jacko March 1, 2004
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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
by Ruth April 14, 2003
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Oxymorons

It's a contradiction in the same sentence or word.
Honest lawyer.
Cheap vacation.
Nice ex wife/husband.
Intelligent blond.
by Julie March 24, 2005
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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.
by deefine October 3, 2010
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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
by Fearman December 30, 2007
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