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malapropism of the day

(And this time it did come from my lips.)

Trying to learn the meaning and usage of the new (to old-fogey me) slang term, emo: “Is it a reference to Brian Emo’s music?”

5 Responses to “malapropism of the day”

  1. Denguy Says:

    Does it have anything to do with Emo Phillips?

  2. kgirl Says:

    It’s short for ‘EMOtional.’

  3. Mad Says:

    That’s more of a Freudian slip, wouldn’t you think?

  4. janet Says:

    My 26-year-old sister taught me everything I needed to know about hip slang. I should really send her a thank you card. Or IM. Whatevs.

  5. magpie Says:

    That totally cracks me up.

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