meaning - What does "boi" mean in this context? - English …
2017年8月24日 · The word "boi" is part of the modern vernacular. It can mean many things depending on the audience or speaker, but it is often accompanied by a hand gesture similar …
"Boy howdy!" Where did this expression come from, who uses it, …
2023年2月20日 · I recently became aware of "Boy howdy!" and figured it was some kind of rural expression of enthusiasm, but I want a bit more clarity. My first encounter was in a …
What does the "atta" mean in "attaboy" and "attagirl"?
2010年10月21日 · First of all, Etymonline agrees:. 1909, from common pronunciation of "that's the boy!" a cheer of encouragement or approval.
Is "Good boy!" still appropriate for a child?
2023年1月24日 · I have a neighbor who is a non-native in English. When she sees my little son playing around, she often exclaims: "Good boy! Goooood boooy!" It always feels …
"Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades"
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single word requests - Is there a male equivalent of 'bitch'?
2014年5月5日 · While I know you can attribute 'bitch' to a male, I feel there is a sense of femininity. I was wondering if there is a colloquial equivalent that describes someone with the …
Naïve, naïf, naïvety, naïveté - English Language & Usage Stack ...
2020年10月18日 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
Is "guy" gender-neutral? - English Language & Usage Stack …
2011年2月9日 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
word choice - What is a feminine version of "dude"? - English …
Among many of my friends (mostly 20-somethings, geeky, scattered throughout UK/US/Canada, including a couple of Californians), dude as a form of address is completely gender-neutral.
Which is correct: "one or more is" or "one or more are"?
2011年2月19日 · The Oxford Living Dictionaries says the following, about the usage of or. (Similar definition was given from the NOAD I had installed on my Mac Mini, the copy that comes with …