Twat
Noun:
1. The female genitals. [1600s]
2. A contemptible person, an idiot.
Verb:
To hit, to thump. E.g.”I twatted him before he had chance to twat me.”
Etymonline tells us:
Twat:
1656, of unknown origin. A general term of abuse since 1920s.
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Blag
noun:
1. a robbery, esp. with violence, “blags, blagging, blagged”
2. to obtain by wheedling or cadging: “she blagged free tickets from her friend”
3. to snatch (wages, someone’s handbag, etc.); steal
4. to rob (esp. a bank or post office)
Blagger:
dates from the 19th century, of unknown origin
1. A smooth talker, a persuasive person.
2. A thief or robber, one who blags.
3. [...]
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libel \ˈlī-bəl\
noun
1 a: a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone
2 a: a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression b (1): a statement or representation published without [...]
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sex·ism /ˈsɛksɪzəm/ [sek-siz-uhm]
noun
1. attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of sexual roles.
2. discrimination or devaluation based on a person’s sex, as in restricted job opportunities; esp., such discrimination directed against women.
3. any criticism or ridicule involving Gov. Sarah Palin.
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Patriot
noun: pa·tri·ot /ˈpeɪtriət, -ˌɒt or, especially Brit., ˈpætriət/
1. a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
2. a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, esp. of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government.
3. (initial capital letter) Military. a U.S. Army antiaircraft missile with [...]
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vic·to·ry (vĭk’tə-rē)
n. pl. vic·to·ries
Defeat of an enemy or opponent.
Success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle.
The state of having triumphed.
victory according to Etymonline dates from c.1315, from O.Fr. victorie, from L. victoria, from pp. stem of vincere (see victor). V.E. (”victory in Europe”) and V.J. (”victory in Japan”) days in WWII were [...]
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Mav·er·ick (māv’ər-ĭk, māv’rĭk)
An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it.
One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter. (So not a “team” player then?)
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Subpoena: (sə-pē’nə)
n. Commonly defined as a written command from a court for a person to appear at a trial under punishment for failure to appear. If the person given a subpoena does not appear, some courts have the discretion to find the person in contempt of court and either order the person’s arrest or issue [...]
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Terrorism: ter·ror·ism (těr’ə-rĭz’əm)
noun. “The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.” American Heritage Dictionary, fourth edition, 2006.
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