using euphemistic language, often extending a word or phrase by multiple syllables, in order to rid the word or phrase of its emotional connotation esp. when applied towards words or phrases that are discriminatory in nature.
"Political correctness has resulted in not referring to individuals as cripples anymore. They are now called physically challenged."
by ubermensch85 June 18, 2015
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Most recently known as the "T-Pain Effect"; pitch correction is mostly used by less talented singers to maintain a false but stable singing voice.
"Did you hear the new Cher song? The pitch correction makes her sound like T-Pain."
"Did you hear the new T-Pain song? The pitch correction makes him sound like Cher."
"Did you hear the new T-Pain song? The pitch correction makes him sound like Cher."
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Get the correctified mug.A mash-up of the words 'current' and 'correct'. If something is currect, it must be both current and correct.
I was looking for the currect location to find the most up-to-date information on mosquito-borne illnesses.
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It started out as a morally correct and rational thing, but has gone way too far, just like many things in our society.
It started out as a morally correct and rational thing, but has gone way too far, just like many things in our society.
Why dont we all just shove leashes up our arses and sow our lips together because Freedom of speech is a myth.
by Blur February 12, 2004
Get the Political Correctness mug.Correctional officers are responsible for the custody, care and supervision of offenders in a prison or correctional institution.
Correctional Officers are also known as Detention Officers, Correction Officer and Prison Officers in certain jurisdictions.
Correctional Officers are employees of the federal, state, county or city governments. Contrary to popular belief, Correctional Officers are quialified in firearms and carry them when not in direct proximity with prison inmate population. They are Law Enforcement Officers with jurisdiction in a correctional facility.
Correctional Officers are also known as Detention Officers, Correction Officer and Prison Officers in certain jurisdictions.
Correctional Officers are employees of the federal, state, county or city governments. Contrary to popular belief, Correctional Officers are quialified in firearms and carry them when not in direct proximity with prison inmate population. They are Law Enforcement Officers with jurisdiction in a correctional facility.
Q: Who are Correctional Officers ?
A: Correctional Officers are underpaid, unappreciated and underrated Law Enforcement Officers who are often referred to as "Prison Guards" and often mocked by Police Officers as being wannabe-cops.
A: Correctional Officers are underpaid, unappreciated and underrated Law Enforcement Officers who are often referred to as "Prison Guards" and often mocked by Police Officers as being wannabe-cops.
by Moe July 13, 2003
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