n. Authors of other dictionaries.
(n.) 1) someone who is no longer your wife. this was certainly worth an entry, wasn't it? 2) good-for-nothing shrewish harpy hag
there are other countries than japan, china , korea in asia
Pertaining to Malthus and his doctrines. Malthus believed in artificially limiting population, but found that it could not be done by talking. One of the most practical exponents of the Malthusian idea was Herod of Judea, though all the famous soldiers have been of the same way of thinking.
(also: the devils dictionary)
(also: the devils dictionary)
The best time to do everything you have planned for today.
(n.) a species of pineapple that really should not be on a pizza
World of Tanks, or WoT, is a video game, generally disliked by most of the people who stubbornly play it. It's a videogame about Tanks, of which there are very few games, so there aern't many other options.
(also: gamer)
(also: gamer)
(v.) yes, a verb. magic is the universe alive. magic is no miracle (that is, no rarity), but precious all the same.
Prudent insult in retort. Practiced by gentlemen with a constitutional aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend. In a war of words, the tactics of the North American Indian.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
Introversion is often misunderstood as shyness or a lack of social skills, but in reality, it is a personality trait that is characterized by a preference for solitude and introspection. Introverts often feel most energized and content when they are alone or in quiet environments, and they may find socializing to be draining or overwhelming.
In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment. Specifically, in American history, the substitution of the rule of an Administration for that of a Ministry, whereby the welfare and happiness of the people were advanced a full half-inch. Revolutions are usually accompanied by a considerable effusion of blood, but are accounted worth it — this appraisement being made by beneficiaries whose blood had not the mischance to be shed. The French revolution is of incalculable value to the Socialist of to-day; when he pulls the string actuating its bones its gestures are inexpressibly terrifying to gory tyrants suspected of fomenting law and order.
(also: governing people)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: governing people)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
The known part of the route from an arboreal ancestor with a swim bladder to an urban descendant with a cigarette.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
the belief in an all-powerful being who pervades the universe and has zero effect on it.
a supposed king of england who supposedly ruled around the time the roman empire had withdrawn from the country in the late fifth century. supposedly.
known for being conceived by 'magical' rape-by-fraud, hanging out with wizards, pulling a sword out of a big rock, conquering a number of european places, being cuckolded by a frenchman, trying to drown hundreds of children, and finally getting killed by the one child he didn't manage to drown
although he probably did not actually exist, he is much better known than a majority of real english historical figures
known for being conceived by 'magical' rape-by-fraud, hanging out with wizards, pulling a sword out of a big rock, conquering a number of european places, being cuckolded by a frenchman, trying to drown hundreds of children, and finally getting killed by the one child he didn't manage to drown
although he probably did not actually exist, he is much better known than a majority of real english historical figures
a competitive recreational activity. exists for the detriment of schoolchildren so they may build character, as well as for the benefit of the gambling community.
"real" sports: football, hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, pugilism, allegedly lacrosse and polo in places where rich people are found
"not real" sports (that is, possibly made up on the spot as an elaborate prank): curling, cricket
"real" sports: football, hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, pugilism, allegedly lacrosse and polo in places where rich people are found
"not real" sports (that is, possibly made up on the spot as an elaborate prank): curling, cricket
One of the most plentiful meats around. For some it is a dietary staple. Others a foreign delicacy.
(n.) a genre of frivolous entertainment intended to distract from mortality
(n.) a meeting of usually-separated family members, intended to remind them to be grateful that they are usually-separated
sign-up or face the consequences!
“"observers" must obey the call.”
join