/r/AlternateDictionary
Welcome to the Alternate Dictionary, the dictionary of the parallel universe! This is the home of alternate definitions of existing words, and newly-created words as well. Feel free to check out our collection of entries, and add in some of your own as well! :)
Welcome to the Alternate Dictionary, where words take on another definition that would otherwise belong in a parallel universe.
/r/AlternateDictionary
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Tangled
Hi Friends! I came across this game which helped me improve my vocabulary and think about various words in a creative way. Hence, thought of sharing it with the wider audience.
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ I challenge you to finding words from their tangles/anagrams! Beat my score of 70. Play now at https://www.tangled.me
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Woke Up This Morning lyrics meaning - Alabama 3
13:54 UTC
Foetus (n.) - An enemy fetus
01:17 UTC
Monosodium-Glutahate (noun) : dislike of cultural misappropriation of Chinese food
14:33 UTC
return (v.) - a turn after a turn; a U-turn
Example Sentence: I think we'll have to return on the road to return home.
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butterfingers (n.) - string cheese
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keyword (n.) - a password
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football (n.) - the round piece of bone that sticks out of your ankle
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vroom (n.) - a room for vlogging / video blogs
Example Sentence: I'm a vlogger, wanna come over and see my vroom?
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central (adj.) - paid by the cent / paid in cents
Example Sentence: In order to buy this candy bar, you'll first need to be able to pay central payment.
23:35 UTC
Weekends (noun):
Absolutely necessary, yet inescapably a complete hindrance to continual progress.
04:08 UTC
lifeline (n.) - spine
Example Sentence: I broke my lifeline yesterday, thankfully I'm not dead yet.
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timer (n.) - a clockmaker/watchmaker
Example Sentence: Hey, if your watch doesn't work, you could always use a good old timer!
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ladder (adj.) - the comparative word to describe how much of a lad someone is
Example Sentence: Tim is obviously a ladder person.
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cover (n.) - a person who lives in a cove
Example Sentence: Most covers reside in tropical areas.
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midnight oil (n.) - coffee
Example Sentence: My midnight oil keeps me going at night.
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grandmother (n.) - a queen
Example Phrase: Grandmother Elizabeth the 2nd
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grasshopper (n.) - a rabbit
Example Sentence: Look at that white, fluffy grasshopper!
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matchbox (n.) - a boxing match
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dictionary (n.) - a speech therapist / expert
Example Sentence: My wife is a dictionary. I enjoy looking at her all day.
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important (n.) - a cargo / freight worker who deals with imports
Example Sentence: I have an important job as an important to import.
15:58 UTC
investment (n.) - a medieval term for a sleeveless garment (a vest) worn on the inside of the shirt, now known as an undershirt
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ideal (adj.) (n.) - an online transaction
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killjoy (n.) - psychopaths who obtain pleasure from murdering happy people
Example sentence:
The killjoy ruined the fun of the party! I heard screaming and stabbing and someone's laughter, but the worst part is that my best white dress is now stained red! What an absolute killjoy!
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kidnap (v.) - an activity that most kindergartens let their students do in the afternoon
Example sentence:
It was kidnapping time, so the kindergarten teacher round up all of the children in the room, turned off the lights, and did not let anyone speak or make noises so that the children were put to sleep quickly and efficiently.
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jagged (adj.)(v.) - jet-lagged
Example Sentence: I just got off that 15-hour flight and I'm jagged so bad!
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jello shot (n.) - photos taken of Jell-O
Example Sentence: Look at my jello shot! It took me hours to figure out how to take one and now I have finally got one.
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iceland (n.) - the freezer
Example Sentence: Imma go to iceland to get some ice.
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mock interview (n.) - a meeting with a sarcastic reporter
Example Sentence: Celebrities probably have to go through mock interviews a lot.
01:24 UTC
handshake (n.) - a symptom of Parkinson's disease
Example Sentence: People with Parkinson's disease do a lot of handshakes.
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