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This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter O. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced as if it were a word, e.g., SARS = severe acute respiratory syndrome , pronounced to rhyme with cars
complisult, from compliment and insult [2] cosplay, from costume and play [5] disastrophe, from disaster and catastrophe [2] drunkorexia, from drunk and anorexia; dumbfound, from dumb and confound [26] electrocute, from electric and execute [5] Farmageddon, from farm and Armageddon, title of book; flimmer, from flicker and glimmer [2]
Dirty words for body parts (p*ssy, c*ck, d*ck, t*ts, etc.) are also worth discussing; there’s nothing inherently wrong with any of them, but some people have strong reactions to one over another ...
It is also used as a positive way, even as a compliment, depending on the context and circumstance. (see "kidult" and "man-child" above) Pops: A condescending (depending on context) term for an older, out-of-touch man. Punk: A misbehaved young person, not to be confused with punk subculture.
These two little words carry a lot of weight and can go a long way toward maintaining strong relationships with people. 2. Let them know you appreciate the compliment.
This is a set category.It should only contain pages that are Pejorative terms for people or lists of Pejorative terms for people, as well as subcategories containing those things (themselves set categories).
o homines ad servitutem paratos: Men ready to be slaves! attributed (in Tacitus, Annales, III, 65) to the Roman Emperor Tiberius, in disgust at the servile attitude of Roman senators; said of those who should be leaders but instead slavishly follow the lead of others O tempora, o mores! Oh, the times! Oh, the morals! also translated "What times!
Standard: The motel provides a complimentary breakfast to overnight guests. Standard: Jane was complimentary about the new couch, which she said complements the drapes and carpet. Similarly, a complement is an accessory, while a compliment is a statement of admiration. complacency and complaisance.