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Two words that actually belong together. See typo.
Oxy moron would be an oxymoron if the word "oxy" held any smart/non-moronic connotation.
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A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.
Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce
by Ruth April 14, 2003
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A moron who doesn't deserve to live because the only thing they can do is wasting oxygen in the atmosphere
A : I haven't been getting much sleep lately.
B : Best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.
A : Wow. That's such an oxymoron.
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It's a contradiction in the same sentence or word.
Honest lawyer.
Cheap vacation.
Nice ex wife/husband.
Intelligent blond.
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A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).
Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war
by Fearman December 03, 2007
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