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A derivative of "fair enough", "fair-a-nofski" is a response to a statement or outcome that is assumed to be an absolute truth despite being based on no fact whatsoever. "Fair-a-nofski" denotes scepticism or dis-belief.
The first reported use of the phrase was after Christopher Columbus presented his plans to find a Western route to the Orient to King John II of Portugal (see example).
The first reported use of the phrase was after Christopher Columbus presented his plans to find a Western route to the Orient to King John II of Portugal (see example).
King John II: ...But Christopher, you cannot sail to the West. You fall off the edge of the Eartn - the Earth is flat!
Christopher Columbus: Fair-a-nofski.
Christopher Columbus: Fair-a-nofski.
by The Tower that is High June 06, 2012
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v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
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n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
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The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.
by TBea April 22, 2008