Yet more warped words to add to the ever-evolving cascade of lexicographical nonsense that is the Abu Dhabi Week Alternative Dictionary ... Common (adj): hurry up (Nancy Sutcliffe) Grapple (v): fruit-picking (Nancy Sutcliffe) Grumble (n):...
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This week the Alternative Dictionary mixes some reader contributions with classics from the inspirational BBC Radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue ... Abu Dhabi Week readers: Bulletin (n): gunshot wound (Marcelino Badanoy) Deranged (adj):...
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The Abu Dhabi Week Alternative Dictionary continues its meander through the irrelevant and unlikely ... Allegory (n): particularly bloody reptile fight (Lakme Nair) Consent (v): to fib about that posted cheque (Charlie Kennedy) Control (v):...
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Who needs a Complete English Dictionary when you have the Ongoing Alternative Dictionary here at your fingertips? Anenome (n): someone who hates you (David Watts) Arrest (n): short break (Charlie Kennedy) Copy (n): cloned police officer (Tim...
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Another fine bran tub of alternative English meanings suggesting how the language might evolve if evolution was managed by a mob of pedants, idiots savants and fuzzy thinkers. Thanks to all contributors, and keep ‘em coming! Brandish (n):...
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A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, but if you were to try it with one foot in your mouth you might come up with something like these alternative definitions. Acre (n): Someone with a niggling pain (Jon Muller) Average (n):...
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More detours from the well-signposted highways of the English language on to the rutted cart tracks of our contributors’ imaginations Allegation (n): The process of stocking up with large lizards (Tim Shulz) Baroque (adj): In need of repair...
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More detours from the well-signposted highways of the English language on to the rutted cart tracks of our contributors’ imaginations ... Account (n): Central European aristocrat (Tim Shulz) Acute angle (phr): Adorable corner (Tim Shulz) Adore...
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Another surprisingly heavy grab-bag of alternative readings of the English dictionary Antidote (n): Very fond female relative (Charlie Kennedy) Canteloupe 1 (n): Trotting around in circles (Jon Muller) Canteloupe 2 (v): Unable to run away to get...
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Another surprisingly heavy grab-bag of alternative readings of the English dictionary Accident (n): Mishap involving a large hatchet (Tim Shulz) Aquifer (n): Thick covering of hair that keeps you warm under water (Tim Shulz) Collapse (n): Two...
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