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  1. meaning - Where does "funk" and/or "funky" come from and why the ...

    Dec 9, 2023 · The slang term 'funky' in black communities originally referred to strong body odor, and not to 'funk,' meaning fear or panic. The black nuance seems to derive from the Ki-Kongo lu-fuki, …

  2. Origin of current slang usage of the word 'sick' to mean 'great'?

    My favourite is how "dank", which means something like "damp, smelly and disgusting" came to have a positive meaning, because that's exactly what happened to "funky" decades earlier, which has a very …

  3. Substitute for F*** in emphasizing disbelief, anger, etc

    Oct 7, 2012 · How do I replace F*** while expressing fully my disbelief, anger, etc? E.g., "I think Homer Simpson is incredibly sexy" My reply "Get out of here! That's f***ing ridiculous."

  4. "Who of you" vs "which of you" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 4, 2016 · The funky gibbon The two long 'o's in 'who' and 'you' are separated by a single short word also beginning with 'o'. Moreover, there are no hard consonants or sibilants to break up the phrase. …

  5. What is the origin of the phrase "hunky dory"?

    Feb 8, 2011 · Nobody really knows. There's no agreed derivation of the expression 'hunky-dory'. It is American and the earliest example of it in print that I have found is from a collection of US songs, …

  6. What is the opposite of "free" as in "free of charge"?

    Feb 2, 2012 · What is the opposite of free as in "free of charge" (when we speak about prices)? We can add not for negation, but I am looking for a single word.

  7. grammaticality - "Failed to do" vs "failed doing" - English Language ...

    Nov 9, 2022 · Collins says If you fail to do something that you were trying to do, you are unable to do it or do not succeed in doing it. The Workers' Party failed to win a single governorship. And Gymglish …

  8. Word that means "to fill the air with a bad smell"?

    Dec 24, 2016 · The air was still foul with the smell of dead animals. foul 1 offensive to the senses, esp. through having a disgusting smell or taste or being unpleasantly soiled : a foul odor | his foul breath. …

  9. What's the meaning of "to outdraw" somebody? [closed]

    Dec 5, 2023 · Want to improve this question? As written, this question is lacking some of the information it needs to be answered. If the author adds details in comments, consider editing them into the …

  10. Is there a non-colloquial equivalent term for "cool"?

    synonyms: fashionable, stylish, chic, up to the minute; sophisticated, cosmopolitan, elegant; le dernier cri; informal trendy, funky, with it, hip, in, big, happening, now, groovy, sharp, swinging; informal …