contrown
To control and own
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Contronym
A word which is defined as both itself and the opposite of itself.
E.G
“Because of their oversight, Russia was sanctioned by NATO”
Can mean that Russia was given approval (sanctioned) by NATO because of their vigilance (oversight)
Or that Russia was punished (sanctioned) by NATO because they egregiously overlooked something (oversight)
E.G
“Because of their oversight, Russia was sanctioned by NATO”
Can mean that Russia was given approval (sanctioned) by NATO because of their vigilance (oversight)
Or that Russia was punished (sanctioned) by NATO because they egregiously overlooked something (oversight)
Words that can perform or imply two directly contradictory actions are called contronyms
1. I clipped (attached) on a bow tie after I got my hair clipped (detached, cut off) at the barber shop
2. The House Oversight Committee’s role is to perform oversight (strenuous watchdog duties) by ensuring that no oversights (mistakes, errors) are made in the government
3. I screened (blocked) the light from my eyes so I could see the movie that was being screened (shown)
4. I was the latest to rent (buy) the apartment that my landlord had been renting (selling, leasing) for five years now
1. I clipped (attached) on a bow tie after I got my hair clipped (detached, cut off) at the barber shop
2. The House Oversight Committee’s role is to perform oversight (strenuous watchdog duties) by ensuring that no oversights (mistakes, errors) are made in the government
3. I screened (blocked) the light from my eyes so I could see the movie that was being screened (shown)
4. I was the latest to rent (buy) the apartment that my landlord had been renting (selling, leasing) for five years now
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Controngled
Controngled by Saltymaster14 March 12, 2017
controninent
An undefined unite of measurement. It is up to the listener to define how large, long, or small the controninent is based on context of the topic.
My mother is currently three controninents away.
My goodness Jimmy, you sure did last a controninant linger than you usually do!
My goodness Jimmy, you sure did last a controninant linger than you usually do!
controninent by The Supreme Salt October 11, 2020
Contronym
Contronym by TinyDinoWithAFish March 30, 2022
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Respectfully
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.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
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Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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