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turrell 
"Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh "
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 Posted - 04/24/2008 : 20:34:48
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Originally posted by Salopian
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Originally posted by Cheese_Ed
albescence?
"the act of becoming white; whitishness".
No, it's not for As Good As It Gets.
Well its obviously not for Soul Man! |
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Demisemicenturian 
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 01:12:39
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Originally posted by lemmycaution
Will this work?
The work of keeping something in proper condition; upkeep.
Indeed it will.  The main examples are tidying up things like crumbs and litter (rather than, say, scrubbing surfaces), so I think his focus can definitely be described maintaining a tidy environment.
Top prize (to follow) for you; the runner-up is Ch_Ed; honourable mentions for everyone else.
I'm afraid the reviews may come as a bit of a disappointment after this! |
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 01:23:28
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O.K., new one.
A better word than paedophilic, predatory or slimy for the teacher in The History Boys. The first is not accurate since they are all eighteen, and the other two are I think more negative than is fair. I really want a single word for overly tactile; I don't think tactile alone will do. |
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lemmycaution 
"Long mired in film"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 02:21:40
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Originally posted by Salopian
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Originally posted by lemmycaution
Will this work?
The work of keeping something in proper condition; upkeep.
Indeed it will. The main examples are tidying up things like crumbs and litter (rather than, say, scrubbing surfaces), so I think his focus can definitely be described maintaining a tidy environment.
Top prize (to follow) for you; the runner-up is Ch_Ed; honourable mentions for everyone else.
I'm afraid the reviews may come as a bit of a disappointment after this!
Glad to be of assistance. |
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Sludge 
"Charlie Don't Serf!"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 02:58:26
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Way to go, Lemmy.
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MguyXXV
"X marks the spot"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 03:50:35
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Originally posted by Salopian
O.K., new one.
A better word than paedophilic, predatory or slimy for the teacher in The History Boys. The first is not accurate since they are all eighteen, and the other two are I think more negative than is fair. I really want a single word for overly tactile; I don't think tactile alone will do.
How about "tacky"? It carries the sense of being sticky, it carries a mild sense of disapprobation, and in the right context, it carries a tactile sense of discomfort. |
Edited by - MguyXXV on 04/25/2008 03:51:57 |
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 03:55:57
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| It does have several relevant meanings, but I think it just too strongly comes across as meaning unstylish. |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 08:02:09
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Originally posted by Salopian
It does have several relevant meanings, but I think it just too strongly comes across as meaning unstylish.
What about 'touchy' ... since there are also some moments when he takes offense?
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 09:36:26
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I always liked the word
Smarmy
(But your mileage may vary.)
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bife
"Winners never quit ... fwfr ... "
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:26:41
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Debauched?
Mishandling? |
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:31:58
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Thanks everyone. Touchy wins, since he is indeed also rather prickly and it alliterates with teacher.  Will visit you later as well as lemmy, B.B. |
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MguyXXV
"X marks the spot"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 16:40:49
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"Touchy"? You needed us to wrack our brains for the most obvious word imaginable for "overly tactile"?  |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 17:07:30
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Originally posted by MguyX
"Touchy"? You needed us to wrack our brains for the most obvious word imaginable for "overly tactile"?
Man, are you TOUCHY!!!
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 18:10:38
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Originally posted by MguyX
"Touchy"? You needed us to wrack our brains for the most obvious word imaginable for "overly tactile"?
It wouldn't have done without the double meaning (which I hadn't thought about), as it's not that typical to use it in that way. |
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MguyXXV
"X marks the spot"
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Posted - 04/26/2008 : 02:29:10
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
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Originally posted by MguyX
"Touchy"? You needed us to wrack our brains for the most obvious word imaginable for "overly tactile"?
Man, are you TOUCHY!!!
It's just that it's an overly tactile subject for me.  |
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Synonym wanted
