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The throw-away society is a generalised description of human social concept strongly influenced by consumerism, whereby the society tends to use items once only, from disposable packaging, and consumer products are not designed for reuse or lifetime use.
a slang term meaning sexually aroused (American horny) * a male or female given name or nickname deriving from the names Randall, Randolph, or Miranda range: a line, collection, etc. of products or merchandise, as in top of the range (US: top of the line) a type of kitchen stove like that featured on the TV programme The 1900 House
Slang: British. Also means 'to stop working' Peppered To be shot to death Slang Usually refers to being shot multiple times (i.e. peppered with bullet holes). Perish Synonym for death Neutral Pop one's clogs [2] To die Humorous, [1] Informal [2] British. "Pop" is English slang for "pawn."
A throw is airmailed over the head of San Francisco Giants first baseman Pablo Sandoval. Slang for a fielder's errant throw that sails high over the player to whom he intended to throw the ball. For example, if the third baseman were to throw the ball over the first baseman's head and into the stands, he is said to have "airmailed" the throw.
In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...
This idiom derives from a German proverb, das Kind mit dem Bade ausschütten.The earliest record of this phrase is in 1512, in Narrenbeschwörung (Appeal to Fools) by Thomas Murner, which includes a woodcut illustration showing a woman tossing a baby out with waste water.
Here are 12 things you might be throwing away that could actually put some extra cash in your pocket. 1. Magazines or Newspapers From Historic Events. clu/istockphoto.
The term used to be an insult, but has recently become more widely used in contexts that “are neither derogatory or negative,” according to the Australian National Dictionary. The origins of ...