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  2. Malapropism - Wikipedia

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    A malapropism (/ ˈ m æ l ə p r ɒ p ɪ z əm /; also called a malaprop, acyrologia or Dogberryism) is the incorrect use of a word in place of a word with a similar sound, either unintentionally or for comedic effect, resulting in a nonsensical, often humorous utterance.

  3. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    balls-up (vulgar, though possibly not in origin) error, mistake, SNAFU. See also cock-up. (US: fuck up, screw up, mess up) BAME refers to people who are not white; acronym of "black, Asian, and minority ethnic" [18] [19] (US: BIPOC) bank holiday a statutory holiday when banks and most businesses are closed [20] (national holiday; state holiday ...

  4. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    to kill and cut up an animal for meat to kill messily, or someone who does so one who cuts and sells meat to make a big mess of things; botch ("butcher it up"; "I butchered the spelling") butchery (n.) slaughterhouse, abattoir a cruel massacre a butcher's trade a botch butt (n.) (n.) the (larger) end of anything, a stub; also, a cigarette

  5. Contronym - Wikipedia

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    Hindi: कल and Urdu: کل (kal) may mean either "yesterday" or "tomorrow" (disambiguated by the verb in the sentence).; Icelandic: fram eftir can mean "toward the sea" or "away from the sea" depending on dialect.

  6. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    balled up Confused, messed up [17] bally nipper Tomboy [6] baloney Nonsense [6] banana oil The act of using insincere flattery and deception, particularly with the intention to deceive [18] bang to rights Caught in the act [9] bangtails Race horses who's tail is cut horizontally to resemble a tassel e.g. "I wagered on those bangtails in the ...

  7. Our Crockpot Mac & Cheese Is Impossible To Mess Up - AOL

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    Yields: 8-10 servings. Prep Time: 10 mins. Total Time: 1 hour 45 mins. Ingredients. Mac & Cheese. Kosher salt. 1 lb. (16 oz.) large elbow or corkscrew pasta

  8. List of military slang terms - Wikipedia

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    In 1946, as part of a wider study of military slang, Frederick Elkin noted: "...[there] are a few acceptable substitutes, such as 'screw up' or 'mess up', but these do not have the emphasis value of the obscene equivalent." He considered the expression SNAFU to be: "...a caricature of Army direction. The soldier resignedly accepts his own less ...

  9. 7 ways to mess up your Social Security benefits - AOL

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    7. Earning too much while filing for benefits. If you file for benefits before full retirement age and keep on working, you may end up drastically reducing your Social Security payout.