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A Short Glossary for Culture Warriors

Posted on February 11, 2006 by

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES: Hurt other people, apologize to Jesus, and get into Heaven.

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I don’t need your dictionary; I gots my own lexicon

Posted on May 18, 2005 by

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Merriam-Webster gives us a list of their favorite top-ten words that are not in the dictionary. I’ve heard ginormous before, and my sister has used slickery on occasion. I have my own lexicon of made up words and phrases, although…

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The Redneck Dictionary of Medical Terms

Posted on February 11, 2005 by

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Bacteria – Back door to cafeteria.

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Neologisms and New Words Dictionary: A – L

Posted on February 10, 2005 by

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Neologisms are alternate meanings for common words – a few of those, plus some new words from old ones.

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Systematic Buzz Phrase Projector

Posted on February 10, 2004 by

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Those of us used to writing technical and business reports know how difficult it can be to use just the right phrase to convey the true depth of your topic. Now, professionals and students alike can seem like etymological geniuses, thanks to the "Systematic Buzz Phrase Projector" created by Phillip Broughton, a U.S. Public Health Service official.