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doubleplusgood
very, very good. from Orwell's "1984." as opposed to "plusgood," which means very good, and "good," which simply means, "good."
From a fictitious language called "Newspeak." Using Newspeak instead of English was supposed to prevent "thoughtcrime." (q.v.)
From a fictitious language called "Newspeak." Using Newspeak instead of English was supposed to prevent "thoughtcrime." (q.v.)
Oh, they renewed the Patriot Act? Doubleplusgood!
doubleplusgood by Susie Asado May 27, 2006
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doubleplus
1. A prefix used to create the superlative form of an adjective or adverb. Also used for emphasis to stress an idea/emotion. Is superior to the prefix "plus."
ex.
doubleplusgood = fantastic/wonderful/amazing/etc.
plusgood = great/fine/better/etc.
This term originated from George Orwell's novel, 1984 as a part of the modified English language of Newspeak. In the book, doubleplus was used to eliminate "unnecessary" words to limit one's vocabulary/ability to express.
ex.
doubleplusgood = fantastic/wonderful/amazing/etc.
plusgood = great/fine/better/etc.
This term originated from George Orwell's novel, 1984 as a part of the modified English language of Newspeak. In the book, doubleplus was used to eliminate "unnecessary" words to limit one's vocabulary/ability to express.
from the book...
"If you want a stronger version of "good", what sense is there in having a whole string of vague useless words like "excellent" and "splendid" and all the rest of them? "Plusgood" covers the meaning, or "doubleplusgood" if you want something stronger still. "
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Larry: Did you just see that three pointer I just made? It was doubleplussweet.
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Gregizor: Our IB internal assessment is due tomorrow!? This is doublepluslame!!
"If you want a stronger version of "good", what sense is there in having a whole string of vague useless words like "excellent" and "splendid" and all the rest of them? "Plusgood" covers the meaning, or "doubleplusgood" if you want something stronger still. "
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Larry: Did you just see that three pointer I just made? It was doubleplussweet.
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Gregizor: Our IB internal assessment is due tomorrow!? This is doublepluslame!!
doubleplus by The Legendary Ironwood June 12, 2006
doubleplusungood
adj: really, really bad.
Taken from the book 1984, where language is disintegrating, people build words using smaller words. The make-up of this word is as follows:
doubleplus - as opposed to just 'plus', which would mean 'really'
ungood - opposite of 'good', or 'bad'
Taken from the book 1984, where language is disintegrating, people build words using smaller words. The make-up of this word is as follows:
doubleplus - as opposed to just 'plus', which would mean 'really'
ungood - opposite of 'good', or 'bad'
doubleplusungood by The Skunk June 1, 2005
doublebook
Ryan: "What are you doing next Friday night?"
deth: "Oh, i'm going to the artwalk with Heidi...Oh, crap! I was supposed to go see this band with someone else the same night..! Looks like I've doublebooked myself again.""
deth: "Oh, i'm going to the artwalk with Heidi...Oh, crap! I was supposed to go see this band with someone else the same night..! Looks like I've doublebooked myself again.""
doublebook by dethkitn December 2, 2009
Doublegoogol
Doublegoogol by Joe Iron February 10, 2008
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The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.
Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
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- I'm trying to book an award flight to Paris, but I only have 70,000 SkyPesos
- Just forget about it, you don't have enough SkyPesos to fly anywhere.
- Just forget about it, you don't have enough SkyPesos to fly anywhere.
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