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This tag is for questions seeking a word that fits a meaning. Please demonstrate why you expect the word to exist in English. For example you could tell us a word that means the same in another language. Please use a bilingual dictionary and include the result of your research. Please include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used. If you actually seek a phrase, or don't care, see the "phrase-request" tag.
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Light-hearted alternative for "very knowledgeable person"?
Be careful as these terms are often quite specific to an era and culture. Avoid these:
Brainiac - 1950's USA
Wonk - 2000+ bullshitter
Boffin - 1940s or 3rd person reference to some technical person
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Is "triggerer" correct, or is there some other word to identify the person who triggered som...
Correct and quirky.
The essence of a trigger is that it is a one-shot event with consequences. In common speech we might say "Fred was the trigger for stuff." when the more pedantic way would be "som …
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Is it ok to say "My wife/husband looks like she/he is in a funeral" to express a person who ...
I think the one word that sums-up the move from happiness to unhappiness is disenchanted. What was supposed to be good isn't any longer.
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