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supra-lexical

the phenomenon in spoken discourse where-in the language and its given lexicon is switched/replaced (french to english, e.g.), while the idiom, point of view and paradigm unique to the first language is preserved.
- "oh they're speaking french".

-"c'mon that's english.. don't go cheap on that. it's supra-lexical english is what that is. the preservation of a unique idiom, shared p.o.v. or more generally, paradigm."
by frosh laureate August 22, 2012
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LawMan Lessick

Humble and Respected officer of the Willoughby PD. Will put you in the drunk tank for being an idiot or will have you sleep it off in the lobby for meandering but being compliant. Be respectful of this man. He has a long and honest career deserving of all of our respect and admiration. He Protects, Serves, and Helps. His calling goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.
Person 1: You know LawMan Lessick?
Person 2: We've both watched each other's careers with interest.
by RyanFNation October 7, 2018
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Sharp’s Lexicon

To argue in favour of an opinion in a ridiculous manor to the point where the opposition can’t even argue back because your argument was so retarded. This also includes use of logical loopholes.
David-“Thomas used Sharp’s Lexicon the other day when arguing if you could float on water covered in oil.”

Sam-“What a retard”
by Akiren November 24, 2020
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Lexicise

To learn a new word. A combination of Lexicon and Exercise.
Upon hearing the definition of 'Interrobang' I lexicised it immediatedly.
by Maf Callow April 12, 2006
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Lexice

A beautiful angel in the form of a child. Blonde hair with large blue eyes, the laughter of bells, & a smile brighter than the sun. Seeing Lexice is seeing pure love & knowing peace.
I was having the worst day, and I found Lexice, and then everything was peaceful.
by £bevy¿ October 5, 2010
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Lexicon

knower of all words. A person who is not to be challenged on the spelling, or more importantly, the pronunciation of any word for fear of relentless deprecation. These are the rules.
1. "Dan is a lexicon" 2. "O hey good to see you Lexicon"
by Dr. Wooley April 4, 2009
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lexiconnoisseur

Originally used by Tycho of Penny Arcade, Lexiconnoisseur describes the sort of person who would make up a word like that and then tell everyone about it.
Man, Jack is such a lexiconnoisseur. Half the time I don't know what he is saying!
by Mikhael July 10, 2005
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