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Why 亚洲网紅露点 chose blinky
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- First adjectival use is unclear. The verb blink in the sense 鈥渢o turn sour鈥� is attested since the 1600s.
- Compare with the British dialect of blink, “to bewitch, turn (milk, beer) sour by witchcraft” + -y1.
EXAMPLES OF BLINKY
- The milk had gone blinky overnight, giving off a sour smell and curdling in the container.
- He grimaced when he tasted the blinky yogurt, realizing it had spoiled even though it was still sealed.
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
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ripsnorter
[ rip-snawr-ter ]
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noun
something or someone remarkably good or exciting
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Why 亚洲网紅露点 chose ripsnorter
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EXAMPLES OF RIPSNORTER
- She鈥檚 a ripsnorter of a performer, captivating the audience with her incredible talent and stage presence.
- Their vacation was a ripsnorter, filled with adventure, stunning scenery, and unforgettable experiences.
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Why 亚洲网紅露点 chose goad
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- Recorded before 900.
- From the Middle English gode, Old English 驳腻诲; compare Langobardic gaida, “spearhead.”
EXAMPLES OF GOAD
- The coach goaded the team into pushing harder by reminding them of last season’s disappointing finish.
- The loud noise from the crowd seemed to goad the performer into delivering an even more energetic performance.
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