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  2. List of English-language expressions related to death

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    Euphemism [17] Lights out To die Slang Going into Eternal Oblivion: Liquidation To be killed Euphemism Usually used in political context (such as purges), implies dehumanization. Live on a farm (upstate) To die Euphemism Usually referring to the death of a pet, especially if the owners are parents with children, i.e. "The dog went to live on a ...

  3. Euphemism - Wikipedia

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    A euphemism (/ ˈ juː f ə m ɪ z əm / YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. [1] Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.

  4. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    Boomer Remover: A slang term used to describe the COVID-19 pandemic; the term drew criticism for trivializing and mocking the high death rates of aging people due to the pandemic. [9] Boomerang kid: A term for an adult who ceases to live independently from their parents and moves back home, typically derogatory.(see "failure to launch" below)

  5. Recurring jokes in Private Eye - Wikipedia

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    The euphemism has variations: for example, before his marriage, a senior member of the Royal family allegedly went on holiday with an ex-Page Three girl, whereupon Private Eye reported he had contracted a "Ugandan virus" [citation needed]. If the 'Ugandan' encounter was not completely successful, the phrase "failed to reach Kampala" was used.

  6. Category:Fictional personifications of death - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Fictional personifications of death" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.

  7. The death of Nirvana’s frontman is raw for many. A photo ...

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    Visitors to the Museum of Pop Culture reported that a placard there read “Kurt Cobain unalived himself.” The term, popular on TikTok and increasingly used by young people offline, isn’t ...

  8. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1260 on Saturday, November ...

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    Today's Wordle Answer for #1260 on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Today's Wordle answer on Saturday, November 30, 2024, is DOGMA. How'd you do? Next: Catch up on other Wordle answers from this week.

  9. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1258 on Thursday, November ...

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1258 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.