paranym

Nouns that can be applied to a group of overlapping but not necessarily exclusive objects.

Less precise than a synonym

A euphemism that conceals more than it reveals

Taxonomic names that may be confused due to similarity of spelling.

e.g., car, suv, truck; son, brother, husband

"The paranym 'enhanced interrogation' has been used to deflect the ugly reality of torture."

"Lacey's new vehicle was neither a car nor a truck, so she chose the use the paranymous 'SUV' to describe it."

by camptisam August 6, 2011

Paranym

A word that says one thing but means the opposite. Differs from euphemism in that the real meaning is opposite from the apparent meaning. Differs from antonym in that the paranym is intended to misdirect or conceal the real opposite meaning.

The Biblical term "everlasting life" is a paranym that actually refers to death.

by nmtucson July 29, 2015

paranym

Term used to describe a description of an word that is shortened in an acronym-like pattern.

(i.e.: BRRRTHE- def. Breathe, inhale, exhale... etc.

-Commonly found on para-"wording"-like words or phrases, found on liscence plates of a cars. Or hashtags, excetera.)

Haha, the paranyms on people's cars are either so contradictory or are in cohesion with their personalities or characteristic demeanor.

by imawitchbitch November 30, 2017

paranomasia

Form of word play that suggests plural meanings. Serves to fill conversational voids. Very handy. Makes you look interesting and possibly a lot smarter than you are.

To appreciate paranomasia, you have to be o-pun-minded.

by brendon'sbae February 10, 2017

paranomia

a combination of the words PARANOia and insoMnIA. It's also the title of a 1986 hit by the band Art of Noise along with Max Headroom.

Please let me sleep! I have paranomia.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice October 3, 2007

Paralymbionike

The paralymbionike is a form of ulvi.
He is a guy, who knows everything better.
Describes himself as a very clever guy, who has the answer to everything.
But he is not abled to show his pretended intelligence, because his lack of vocabulary betrayed him as a boaster.
He trys to hide this with rude language

The paralymbionike is a smartass.

by RodFlanders May 4, 2004

Paralympic Biscuit

A broken biscuit. One who is special and not the same as every other biscuit in the packet.

I can't dunk this paralympic biscuit, it's just not happening.

by HelenaHypnotise November 2, 2008