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You trusts it’s definitions as more than jokes?
by wodenokoto 3y ago
You trusts it’s definitions as more than jokes?
- xanderlewis 3y agoYeah; its usefulness is at least partially diminished by the fact that like 95% of entries are basically vandalism.
- nerdponx 3y agoThat's always been part of the fun.
- vundercind 3y agoIt used to be pretty good but the last three or four times I’ve tried to look something up I’ve not found anything that fits the usage I’ve seen, and most or all entries are clearly someone trying to “make fetch happen” (promote some definition their friend circle used for a week then dropped) or making a “joke” (just spam).
- grotorea 3y agoYou think it's that bad? Usually when I search a definition it makes sense in the context that caused me to search for the definition.
- weinzierl 3y agoExactly, it often just gives the right clue. For native speakers connotation is often trivial, but for us it's difficult and a source that almost grotesquely exaggerates is perfect for picking up that.
- jaystraw 3y agohumor is independent of language edit: there are jokes that rely on a specific language or culture. but i think (correct me if i'm wrong) sarcasm and hyperbole span language