gnawledge n. (word-portmanteau: gnaw + suffix ledge; cf. knowledge) mechanical knowledge that is obtained by "gnawing" facts rather than conceptually interpreting them.
When Bacon pronounced "knowledge is power," he meant real knowledge, not gnawledge.
Anyone can chop down a tree and hack it up int individual logs, but it takes real gnawledge to be able to shape said logs and build a dam so strong that it actually holds back an entire river or stream!
That video of the "gathering of the tribe" gives an interesting perspective of the human experience. I'll have to sit with that piece of gnawledge and digest it.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.