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New Words In The English Dictionary by Askubur(m): 10:20am On Apr 03, 2015 |
NEW WORDS IN THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY ORUBEBE /oˈrubebe/ (verb): abnormal behaviour, or an attempt to disrupt peaceful gathering or well organised event. [from Latin oˈrube : to disrupt] Examples: 1. He tried to orubebe the sacred ocassion but the police did not allow it. 2. The football match was orubebe by the defeating team yesterday. Derivatives: ORU-BE-BE-ISM (Noun) ORU-BE-BE-TIC (Adjective) e.g: ~ attitude JEGA /'dʒeˈgə/ (Verb): [a] Using wisdom to calm the unneeded agitation or ruckus caused by a dopey fool in a peaceful gathering. [b] To indirectly show to the public a person who lack manner and attempt causing agitation. [from Latin Jeˈga : Calm distubance wisely] Examples: 1. If you Orubebe me I will Jega you. 2. When he was making unnecessary argument to the public, I jegaed him. Derivatives: JE-GA-ISM (Noun) JE-GA-TIC (Adjective) e.g: ~ approach First Edition. Copyright © 2015 by Yerwa Publishing Company. Powered by; Husnah Dy 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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