Jafje's definitions

Procrastination

To postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice.

To postpone homework regularly is called procrastination.

by Jafje October 13, 2007

Industrialist

A factory owner or other business person.

A factory owner is an industrialist.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

Dubious

1. Unsure about outcome: Not sure about an outcome or conclusion.

2. Possibly dishonest or immoral: Likely to be dishonest, untrustworthy, or morally worrisome in some way.

3. Of uncertain quality: of uncertain quality, intention, or appropriateness.

1. I was a little dubious about whether or not to trust him.
2. It's a dubious proposition.
3. The thesis is based on several dubious assumptions.

by Jafje April 5, 2007

Refugee

A person who has to leave their home because of war or prosecution and tries to find shelter in another country.

That refugee ran from the war in his country.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

Intermingle

To mix something together with something else, or become mixed together.

The scents of roses and honeysuckle intermingled.

by Jafje April 15, 2007