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  2. Daffynition - Wikipedia

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    Under the name Uxbridge English Dictionary, making up daffynitions is a popular game on the BBC Radio 4 comedy quiz show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. A lesser-known subclass of daffynition is the goofinition , which relies strictly on literal associations and correct spellings, such as "lobster = a weak tennis player".

  3. English-language idioms - Wikipedia

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    An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).

  4. 140 Funny Compliments That Will Make Anyone's Day - AOL

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    Your friendship is like free shipping—a delightful bonus that makes everything better. 72. You're the human equivalent of canceling plans I didn't want to make. 73. Your drama-handling skills ...

  5. The Free Dictionary - Wikipedia

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    It is a sister site to The Free Dictionary and usage examples in the form of "references in classic literature" taken from the site's collection are used on The Free Dictionary 's definition pages. In addition, double-clicking on a word in the site's collection of reference materials brings up the word's definition on The Free Dictionary.

  6. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable - Wikipedia

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    Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, sometimes referred to simply as Brewer's, is a reference work containing definitions and explanations of many famous phrases, allusions, and figures, whether historical or mythical.

  7. “Forget Your Bad Friends”: 50 Examples Of Adult ... - AOL

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    The post “Forget Your Bad Friends”: 50 Examples Of Adult Advice People Wish They’d Heard Earlier first appeared on Bored Panda. “Forget Your Bad Friends”: 50 Examples Of Adult Advice ...

  8. Joke - Wikipedia

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    However, subverting these and other common guidelines can also be a source of humour—the shaggy dog story is an example of an anti-joke; although presented as a joke, it contains a long drawn-out narrative of time, place and character, rambles through many pointless inclusions and finally fails to deliver a punchline. Jokes are a form of ...

  9. Off-color humor - Wikipedia

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    Off-color jokes were used in Ancient Greek comedy, including the humor of Aristophanes. [1] His work parodied some of the great tragedians of his time, especially Euripides, using τὸ φορτικόν/ἡ κωμῳδία φορτική (variously translated as "low comedy", "vulgar farce", "disgusting, obscene farces") that received great popularity among his contemporaries.