Merriam-Webster

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annera: definitions of inconsidersate and considerate for those that don't know
annera (annera)
merriam-webster.com) Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate 1 a : HEEDLESS,...
csgirl
CSGirl (csgirl)
Merriam-Webster You're one of those know-it-all types, with an amazing amount of knowledge at your command. People really...
mcferret: no shit..
Mcferret (mcferret)
Merriam-Webster You're one of those know-it-all types, with an amazing amount of knowledge at your command. People really...
iampygmalion: Childhood nickname confirmed!
iampygmalion (iampygmalion)
was nicknamed the human dictionary in Primary School... Geez, Never live it down. You're The Dictionary! by Merriam-Webster You're one of those know-it-all types, with an amazing amount of knowledge at your command. People ...
doodelicious: It's unrealistic, J, don't even think about it
doodelicious (doodelicious)
hate hope sometimes.  It can be so overwhelming.  What is hope, anyway?  According to Merriam-Webster, hope is to cherish a desire with anticipation.  I do have a desire and I...
aikiariyen
Becs (aikiariyen)
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online entry for "Fetish" Main Entry: fe·tish Variant(s): also fe·tich /'fe-tish also 'fE-/ Function: noun Etymology:...
lady_perplexity: The Poorest of the Poor
lady_perplexity (lady_perplexity)
the rich and the poor continued to widen more than ever. Poverty is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of ...
unilove: Word: Nudge
unilove (unilove)
Merriam-Webster is Nudge. Main Entry: nudge Function: verb Inflected Form(s): nudged; nudg·ing Etymology: origin unknown transitive senses 1 : to touch...
helloexactly: Sport, game or art
helloexactly (helloexactly)
expression, sometimes physical, sometimes indirect subjective competition (i.e., judging), sometimes tactical Relevant definitions from Merriam-Webster. I've bold-faced the elements that distinguish my definitions above, which were written before I...
zandperl: Homophobia vs. Heteronormativity
zandperl (zandperl)
where I realized that not everyone defines "homophobia" the same way (cross-posted with modifications). Merriam-Webster defines homophobia as an "irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or ...
alecmoo: Sad
Annie (alecmoo)
I am feeling right now. I'm here to list the synonyms of sad, thanks to "The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus". Sad- adj. affected with or expressing sadness. heavyhearted, melancholy, mournful, saddened, sorry, unhappy, blue, ...
pooterness: While I should be studying for physics
Kate (pooterness)
merriam-webster.com/opendictionary/newword_display_recent.php?id=7726 Nastis (adjective) : A corruption of the word "nasty" it can be used in any context...
regret_the_past
regret_the_past (regret_the_past)
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary: Main Entry: hy·poth·e·sis Pronunciation: hI-'pä-th&-s&s Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural hy·poth·e·ses /-"sEz/ Etymology: Greek, from hypotithenai...
wordswoman: Word Peeves & Delights
Jaye Lawrence (wordswoman)
Linguistic Fun Page Martha Barnette's Orts Merriam-Webster Word of the Day Online Etymology Dictionary Urban ...
shannon_candy: No clever subject today... or ever.
Your good friend, Shannon (shannon_candy)
Dating a boy named Dan Concannon. 6. Being a week and a half away from summer break. Merriam-Webster can eat it. I make a way better dictionary.......
rachel_dad: Nerd Vs. Geek
Johnny (rachel_dad)
discussion on the proper usage of the terms nerd and geek. Here are the definitions from Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Geek: 1 : a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually ...