
Meaning of the phrase "womp womp" in American English?
Jun 22, 2018 · The "womp womp" or "womp womp womp womp" sound affect seems to be part of whatever sound effects and music library is widely used in making lots of the amateur/low-budget …
Fail trumpet onomatopoeia - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 25, 2014 · The most common ways I've seen are writing out the words: sad trombone : ( trombone Or to use the onomatopoeic Wah, Wah, Wah, Wahhhhhhh … Womp, Womp, Womp, …
What is the name of this type of word: "Mr.", "Ms.", "Dr."?
Sep 20, 2011 · What is this type of word called: Mr., Ms., Dr.? In the document I am using, it is referred to as the "prefix", but I don't think that is correct.
tenses - "If I didn't have" vs. "if I hadn't had" - English Language ...
Strictly speaking, the second is the normal construction. This is a form of the conditional that didn't happen. Here is an explanation: If I hadn't had the example sentences, I wouldn't have understood …
Differences between slang words for breasts
Apr 14, 2025 · What is the difference between “tits” and “boobs”? P.S. I'm not sure if this question is appropriate but as English is not my native language I really would love to know the difference.
etymology - Where does the term "Smurfing" come from? - English ...
Mar 21, 2011 · In multiplayer online gaming, the term "Smurf" (noun) is used to refer to an experienced player who creates a new account for the purposes of being matched against inexperienced players …
"Thanks" or "thank you"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 13, 2011 · They're both correct. "Thanks" is slightly more informal, but otherwise, they both mean the same, a statement of gratitude. Although they're both correct, they have a difference. "Thanks" is …
grammaticality - Is "aren't I" correct grammar? - English Language ...
Jul 15, 2011 · Aren't I? is standard English as the negative interrogative of I am. So it is correct. Ain't I? is also common though regarded as a lower register. Am I not? sounds far too picky. I am, init? is …
meaning - How do you interpret 'up to'? - English Language & Usage ...
Mar 12, 2011 · Consider the sentence: "The boxes must be filled up to the last box". Does this mean 'including' the last box or all 'but' the last box? If I ask you to start with 1 and count up to 8, you'll lik...
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
An expression of negativity. An exclaimation of disapproval of the current situation at hand. OED lists the interjectional and the second noun sense together and the earliest example is the sound of a collie: …