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Liginto
A word that came about due to a mishearing of the lyrics of the hit song Love of the Common People by popular recording artist Paul Young.
The lyric "Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to" were misinterpreted erroneously as "Daddy's gonna buy you a dream liginto".
Over time the word has become associated with references to the fate that brings two lovers together.
The lyric "Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to" were misinterpreted erroneously as "Daddy's gonna buy you a dream liginto".
Over time the word has become associated with references to the fate that brings two lovers together.
Neither Stuart nor Susie really liked the term soulmate, but Susie really was Stuarts dream liginto.
Liginto by Sharkey & Bubbles February 20, 2022
Silver Lining
The principle that every bad situation produces something good or teaches some lesson. It is derived from the fact that clouds, even though dark, often have bright silver edges where the sun reflects.
2020 was a terrible year, but the silver lining was I got to do school from the comfort of home, finally wasn't constantly busy, got to play lots and lots of video games, and learned to appreciate a normal world.
Silver Lining by Xxxxxxxxfanboyxxxxxxxxxx January 4, 2021
every cloud has a silver lining
every cloud has a silver lining by Frozen White March 28, 2016
Linging shots
1. Firing a hand-gun wildly at a general or specific target. 2.Sometimes known as throwing punches or strikes wildly at somebody's face. 3. Shooting game at a fine piece of ass.
Linging shots by Mataleao3 February 28, 2007
Lioning
When two members of the opposite sex lay around all day, typically in a bed or couch, and the only activities they participate in are sleep, lounging, and sexual intercourse
Lioning by ScoutsOut12 June 12, 2010
stat lining
stat lining by dazedandamused October 11, 2017
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.