-ipoo (suffix)
A suffix added to the end of words for no apparent reason but to make the word sound more childish. While I have heard this used many times throughout the semester. I think it started with More…
-izzle (suffix)
comes from the slang work shizzle but can be added on to any word to make it a slang word. It probably originated because it makes everything easier to rhyme when you add the same ending on More…
I-eat-babies
excesses to the point of invoking fear apparent meaning:an excessive amount to the point of being scary =She was wearing I-eat-babies make up Etymology : compounding: I, eat, and babies More…
iatrogenic
induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures We discussed this word in class, and I believe it was on one of our Morpheme Quizzes. =Most More…
Ibrick
(Compounding) A term used to describe a useless Iphone due to failed jailbreaking to another service provider by someone who had no idea what they were doing. =The term is specifically used More…
ice
Diamond jewelry Ice is used in a different context than ice as in frozen water. Often 'ice' is used to refer to diamonds because they glisten like ice and have the same color. =Half the More…
Ice
Usually referring to diamonds or any expensive, flashy jewelry (necklaces, watches, rings); often used in conversation or song lyrics (‘he’s wearing a lot of ice’) More…
ice
diamonds Apparently because diamonds resemble ice. Frequent rapper slang. =ice on my fingers and my toes… Etymology : Analogy of Ice to Diamonds =Aqua Teen Hunger Force intro More…
ICE
In case of emergency; data to be used for emergency contact, especially emergency contact phone number in a cell phone. This seems to be a fairly new acronym developed in an effort to More…
Ice
jewelry Ice and jewelry, specifically, diamonds, are both clear and sparkle in light, so therefore the association was made to link the two. Usage gained popularity in late 90‘s. More…
Ice
Jewelry, especially with sparkling gems undefined ="Dang, that lady has got some ice." Etymology : This word has undergone metaphorical shift. The resemblance between sparkly jewelry More…
Ice
A piece of shiny jewelry, sometimes fake, used to be showy apparent meaning:Diamonds or other shiny jewelry =You can't wear a diamond bellybutton ring until you hear a rap song about ice More…
Ice
To adorn with diamonds or similar glittery jewels. Apparent meaning: To cover with diamonds or jewelry. A verb form of the now common neologism of the same spelling that is synonymous with More…
ice(1)
(zero derivation) to present someone with a Smirnoff Ice or to cleverly plant one where it will be found (e.g., in a Pringles can, behind a laptop, in a pillowcase, etc.), which when found, More…
ice(8)
(noun) Diamonds, gems, jewels. Used much like the almost obsolete word “bling”, having “ice” displays an abundance of wealth. Diamonds are worth more than gold and therefore display More…
ice-block
To slide down a hill while sitting on a large block of ice. To slide down a hill while sitting on a large block of ice, typically done during hot summer weather as a means to cool off. The More…
Ice-cloaked
To be cloaked by ice; e.g. hidden inside or beneath the ice This clearly means to be cloaked in ice, i.e. hidden beneath or blocked by the ice. It comes from compounding ICE (‘frozen More…
Iced Out
(Adjective) Iced out is a conversion and an adjective. It is referring to being dressed in all white or having multiple diamonds. Making a connection between ice being shiny and clear. A car More…