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Is there a term for noises which CAN'T be written as normal text?
Hard to give examples, as if I'm able to do it, I won't be asking this, but consider some sounds made by the tongue.
I'm giving examples of sounds which CAN be written to give you an idea:
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Word for what a "handyman" does?
For the past several weeks, I've been trying to figure out the word for what a “handyman” does. Last night I heard someone on the TV downstairs say “this is my handiwork,” and the connection suddenly ...
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Is there a term or word for someone who fears homophobes?
Can you think of a single term or word for someone who dislikes or fears a homophobic person?
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If pogonotrophy means to grow a beard, is there a term for shaving a beard?
If pogonotrophy means "to grow a beard", is there a term for shaving a beard?
How would you use pogonotrophy in a sentence? And if there is an antonym for this word, how would you use it in a ...
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Is 'disinstruct' or 'de-instruct' legitimate usage?
When you engage a lawyer or an estate agent, for example, you instruct them. What is the most appropriate word to use when you decide you've had enough and want to get rid of them? There are several ...
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