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Posted October 26, 2012
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I often wondered how the term "poop deck" ever came about in references to ships. Are there any weird words or phrases that have made you stop and wonder the origins?
Posted October 26, 2012
"DRM-free on Steam"

;)
Posted October 26, 2012
Every word and phrase invented by the current generation XD. But seriously, I do wonder how the word "faggot" meaning "a stick used to light a fire" or a "fire-lighter" became a slur against gay men? It is quite comical to think about, considering its original meaning.
Posted October 26, 2012
"Half-tempted" - How can you be half-tempted? Either you're tempted or not...

"Disgruntled" and other words with "Dis" or "Un" or similar that isn't a real word without the prefixes. Did we drop out the usage of "Gruntled" and such, or did they never exist?
Posted October 26, 2012
'noob'
Noob Saibot has had his name turned into an insult
Posted October 26, 2012
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SovietSharkey: 'noob'
Noob Saibot has had his name turned into an insult
Smooookeeey!!
Posted October 26, 2012
Lohikäärme.
Literal translation: a salmon snake
Proper translation: a dragon
Posted October 26, 2012
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Zeraan: Did we drop out the usage of "Gruntled" and such[...]
Sort of.

http://oxforddictionaries.com is one the best sources if you wonder about these sorts of things.
And if you get a paid subscription you can also send your own questions!
Posted October 26, 2012
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Braussie: I often wondered how the term "poop deck" ever came about in references to ships. Are there any weird words or phrases that have made you stop and wonder the origins?
Quite simple, it is an anglification of the french word for stern.
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shadowmirage: Every word and phrase invented by the current generation XD. But seriously, I do wonder how the word "faggot" meaning "a stick used to light a fire" or a "fire-lighter" became a slur against gay men? It is quite comical to think about, considering its original meaning.
And in Swedish it means Bassoon (slightly different spelling, but it is pronounciated roughly the same way)
Posted October 26, 2012
Cod piece. What has it got to do with salt water fish?
Posted October 26, 2012
Hang ten. Ten what? Ten people? You surfing despot!
Posted October 26, 2012
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mondo84: "DRM-free on Steam"

;)
That's... actually a thing.
Posted October 26, 2012
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Braussie: I often wondered how the term "poop deck" ever came about in references to ships. Are there any weird words or phrases that have made you stop and wonder the origins?
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AFnord: Quite simple, it is an anglification of the french word for stern.
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shadowmirage: Every word and phrase invented by the current generation XD. But seriously, I do wonder how the word "faggot" meaning "a stick used to light a fire" or a "fire-lighter" became a slur against gay men? It is quite comical to think about, considering its original meaning.
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AFnord: And in Swedish it means Bassoon (slightly different spelling, but it is pronounciated roughly the same way)
You bassoon! It doesn't sound nearly as intimidating or derogatory XD. But I suppose one can twist the meaning of any word. The next time someone uses the word "faggot" in a derogatory manner in my vicinity, I shall ask them if they play the bassoon ;).
Posted October 26, 2012
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Titanium: Hang ten. Ten what? Ten people? You surfing despot!
I, uh, think it's toes. A common surfin practice is to cut off your toes and hang them from your ears. This is a mark of a good surfer. Hence: Hang ten.
Posted October 26, 2012
onomatopoeia

It's just plain fun to say.
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