Letter M
Definition:
To walk slowly and casually
Example:
1)
Let's mosey along over to campus and get something to eat
2)
Are you crazy ? You can't just mosey on in here 2 hours late for work ! Who do you think you are ?
Etymology:
This word is cowboy slang that is still used to day. It is derived from an old British expression 'mose about', which meant 'to walk with a slouch'.
Synonyms:
saunter
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The Letter N
Definition: To find or catch someone doing something wrong.
Example:
1)
Jimmy's father nailed him smoking cigarettes.
2)
After three years of counterfeiting treasury bonds, the FBI nailed the crime ring.
Etymology:
A 'nail' is a small piece of ****l that holds two pieces of wood together. When you get nailed, you and the thing you did wrong are attached together, for everyone to see.
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An overly intellectual person with poor social skills; an unfashionable and unpopular person.
Example:
I like Stephan, even though he is a bit of a nerd.
Etymology:
The word comes from a children's book written by Dr. Seuss.
Synonyms:
dork, dweeb, loser
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Something that is perfectly obvious; easy to do, requiring very little effort.
Example:
1)
Closing out store in Dallas was a no-brainer -- it was losing a lot of money.
2)
What's one plus two? That's a no-brainer!
Etymology:
Your 'brain' is what you use to think, and some questions are so easy that you don't even have to think to get the right answer - 'no brain' is required.
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Something not to your liking; something you don't like to do.
Example:
1)
Some people love football, but it's not my cup of tea. I prefer bowling.
2)
Do I like Brittany Spears? No, that kind of music isn't my cup of tea.
Etymology:
This is a 19th century British phrase.
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To **** or re-heat food in a microwave oven.
Example:
1) Frozen food is so easy - just nuke it for two minutes and you're ready to eat!
Etymology:
Refers to the powerful and possibly deadly effects of 'nuclear' devices, such as reactors and bombs.
Definition:
A nuclear warhead or missile, or the act of using a nuclear warhead or missile.
Example:
1)
The United States and Russia control most of the nukes in the world.
2)
Although the Cold War is over, there is still a threat that terrorists might nuke us all back to the Stone Age