light up
v.— «This same perverted thinking is behind the endless incidents of innocent Iraqis being “lit up”—to use the dehumanised US slang—by US forces seeking to protect themselves upon being confronted by cars that fail to heed an order to stop—five children orphaned, six marines protected from risk……..more success!» —“Wolfowitz—it’s demonic doublespeak” by Exoplanet Deficient Brain (London, England) Jan. 23, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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A remarkable new documentary explores the world of amateur and professional mermaiding and the language bubbling up within it. Some mermaiding enthusiasts greet each other with a friendly “Shello!” Plus, an adoptee wonders what to call...
To be creasing, or to be creased up, means you’re laughing so hard you’re doubled over at the waist, as if your belly has a big crease in it. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of ““Creasing” and “Creased Up”: Laughing So Hard You...