The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Meanings

The prior post was meant to signify I was "well oiled" meaning a euphemism for saying I had had a couple of "adult beverages," which is of course another euphuism in itself. 

Euphemisms are indeed an interesting part of the vernacular of our language.  I enjoy them in my daily speech, and I find that they give color and nuance to what we say in ways that are fun.  Perhaps it is because much of the time I am in "science mode" where euphemisms ARE NOT the norm is why I like them so much in my non-work speech and writings?  I even allude to them a bit in part of my job, when I am teaching.  I find that I can slip in occasional non-standard terms or phrases when I teach.  

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4 Comments:

Blogger BBC said...

Well oiled means fucking drunk, just call it the way it is.

Did you get any pussy this weekend? If not dump the fucking pajamas.

Sunday, 27 July, 2014  
Blogger BBC said...

pajamas

Hahahahaha

You fucking crack me up, I have never worn them in my life.

Sunday, 27 July, 2014  
Blogger thimscool said...

He's splainin it for Harry's sake, because you know... Harry dunno from euphanasia.

Monday, 28 July, 2014  
Blogger thimscool said...

Pajamas constrict my boa, so that's a no-goa.

Monday, 28 July, 2014  

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