phra·s·a·lo·gis·tics


The way in which words and phrases are combined to have a new meaning.

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pe·di·a·sure
(p-d--shûr)
n.

pe·di·a·sure

  1. The care of infants and children without hesitation or wavering..
  2. ..except for children with galactosemia.
  3. http://www.pediasure.com

per·four·mance
(pr-fôr-mns)
n.

  1. The way in which a four cylinder engine performs or functions.
  2. A presentation, especially a theatrical one, involving a vehicle with four cylinders and usually before an audience.
  3. http://www.pms.net.au

per·ma·gun
(pûr-m-gn)
adj.

  1. A portable firearm, such as a rifle or revolver that lasts or remains without essential change.
  2. The state in which a potential passenger of a vehicle has permanent rights to sit in the the front passenger’s seat.
  3. You can’t call shotgun! He has permagun in my car.

per·ma·peat
(pûr-m-pt)
v.

  1. To do, experience, or produce again an infinite number of times.
  2. Something repeated until the end of all existence.

pes·op·ti·mism
(ps-p-t-mz-m)
n.

  1. A positive way of looking at a negative situation.
  2. To deliver bad news in an optimistic manner.

phal·loc·ra·cy
(fl-k-r-s)
n. pl. phal·loc·ra·cies

  1. Government by men, exercised either directly or through the wang.
  2. “It figures you’d pick a carrot. Always promoting the phallocracy… I’m kidding Droz.” –Sam
  3. …lighten the fuck up. Smile

phi·los·o·rap·tor
(f-ls-rp-tr)
n. pl. phi·los·o·rap·tors

  1. The rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct by a bird of prey.
  2. A species within the Dromaeosauridae family noted by increased intelligence. These creatures are fond of opening doors, Gedanken experiments, and eating children.

phra·s·a·lo·gis·tics
(frz-ä-l-js-tks)
n. pl.

  1. The way in which words and phrases are combined to have a new meaning.
  2. A set of expressions used by marketing and management to make something sound sweet.

pho·tain·ment
(f-tn-mnt)
n.

  1. A system designed to prevent the accidental release of quantums of electromagnetic energy.
  2. A phone call that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a crank call to a phone sex line.

pic·tion·ar·y
(pk-sh-nr-)
n.

pic·tion·ar·y

  1. A visual representation or image painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a book listing the words of a language.
  2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictionary

pis·tiv·i·ty
(ps-tv--t)
n.

  1. The quality or condition of being super-pissed.
  2. The degree of response of a person or animal to actions, especially to actions of a specified intention.
  3. Quick! Let’s poke it with a stick!

pix·e·li·cious
(pk-s-lsh-s)
adj.

pix·e·li·cious

  1. The highly pleasing unit of composition of an image on a TV or monitor.
  2. A very pleasant or delightful compilation of pixels.
  3. Kasumi, Lulu, Mai, Sophitia… need I say more? Wink

po·lice·naut
(p-ls-nôt)
n. pl. po·lice·nauts

  1. The governmental department charged with the regulation and control of the affairs of space.
  2. I miss point and click games.
  3. ..now in English!

pop·sti·cal
(pp-st-kl)
adj.

  1. A colored, flavored ice confection that is designed to assist sight.
  2. It has one, two, or three handles.. maybe four handles. Wait, is this thing actually re-freezing?

pres·tone
(prs-tn)
n.

pres·tone

  1. The #1-selling antifreeze/coolant in the U.S.
  2. A gem or precious stone that is in a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro.
  3. http://www.prestone.com

pre·vacid
(pr-vs-d)
n.

  1. To keep chemicals that yield hydrogen ions when dissolved in water from occuring.
  2. Studies show that the most common side effects of Prevacid are diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal leakage, and nausea.
  3. http://www.prevacid.com

pun·ny
(pn-)
adj.

  1. Causing sympathy laughter or amusement, due to the obvious lack of hilarity.
  2. A play on words, that really wasn’t funny. Often noted by the addition of “Get it?”

pus·si·fi·cation
(ps-s-f-kshn)
n.

  1. A disparaging term to describe a consolidated group of individuals who have been emasculated by society.
  2. R.I.P. George Carlin

pyre·fly
(pr-fl)
n. pl. fire·flies

pyre·fly

  1. Any of various nocturnal beetles, characteristically having luminescent and combustible chemicals that produce a strong often multi-colored light.
  2. The dreams of the fayth reach through the spirit of the summoner… and that which is unreal becomes real for all to see! Or maybe not, who knows? And that, as they say, is that.