A sentence or phrase of contradictions that seem to make no sense upon first perusal but actual does on closer inspection. A common misconception is that any set of contradicting words placed together makes an oxymoron; but a phrase or sentence is truly not an oxymoron unless it actually DOES make sense, even if it might not seem to.
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noun: from the latin "oxy" "moronia" lit. "total state of douche-baggery"; a mental disorder in which the sufferer simultaneously holds two opposing view points on some particular issue; particularly if the two view points are mutually exclusive; often seen in circles of religious fanatics and fringe politicos.
Ex 1:
Person #1: "Did you hear about that 'pro-lifer' that busted into that family planning clinic and killed those doctors and nurses?"
Person #2: "Yeah, classic case of oxymoronia: pro-lifer on a killing spree."
Ex 2
John McCain going on an anti-MMA crusade because it's "too violent", and then a few short years later voting to go to war where tens of thousands are killed.
Person #1: "Did you hear about that 'pro-lifer' that busted into that family planning clinic and killed those doctors and nurses?"
Person #2: "Yeah, classic case of oxymoronia: pro-lifer on a killing spree."
Ex 2
John McCain going on an anti-MMA crusade because it's "too violent", and then a few short years later voting to go to war where tens of thousands are killed.
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Alex: O's that oxymoron felt so good last night
O's: Did your cum freeze when it hit the ice
Alex: No because the warm mouth contradicted the freezing ice thus creating an oxymoron and a great feeling
O's: Did your cum freeze when it hit the ice
Alex: No because the warm mouth contradicted the freezing ice thus creating an oxymoron and a great feeling
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1/2 shot of lemon juice
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It is named this because despite the controdictory ingredients, none of them mask each other's flavor.
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1/2 shot of lemon juice
one teaspoon honey
It is named this because despite the controdictory ingredients, none of them mask each other's flavor.
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