Wednesday, May 27, 2009

77. Kerb

Kerb/[curb]/ n [roxglish]

1. Speed bump [See road hump]

2.
velocity-reducing feature of road design to slow traffic or reduce through traffic

(in the car)
-car jerks-
rxn: hahaha edmund you mount kerb!
edmund: erm no that was a hump

76. Feathers

Feathers /[fare ders]/ n [roxglish]

1. the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.

2.
the skin of certain animals, as the sable, ermine, or beaver, covered with such a coat, used for lining, trimming, or making garments.

3.
any coating resembling or suggesting fur, as certain matter on the tongue.

rxn: dogs have feathers what

75. Latch

Latch /[let ch]/ n [roxglish]

1. a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead. [See Leash]

2.
check; curb; restraint: to keep one's temper in leash; a tight leash on one's subordinates.

rxn: latch the dogs !

74. Smack

Smack /[smeeck]/ adj [roxglish]

1. quick or prompt in action, as persons [See Smart]

2.
having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.

3.
shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings: a smart businessman.

rxn: dont be a smack alec ah!

Friday, April 24, 2009

73. Applaude

Applaude /[uh-plawd]/ v [roxglish]

1. to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.: They applauded wildly at the end of the opera.

2.
to express approval; give praise; acclaim.

rxn: you took alot of effort just to capture this shot... i applaude u.

72. Light

light /[lahyt]/ adj [roxglish]

1. situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.

2.
of small extent upward; not high or tall: A low wall surrounds the property.

3.
of small number, amount, degree, force, intensity, etc.: low visibility; a generator with a low output.

rxn: oh the degree of your eyes quite light...

Monday, April 20, 2009

71. Savage

Savage /[seh vij]/ v [roxglish]

1. the property so saved.

2. the act of saving anything from fire, danger, etc.

3. the value or proceeds upon sale of goods recovered from a fire.

[See salvage]

rxn: omg... help me savage the situation solution