noun. a fixed grimace or grin

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i’m not sure, but i think i like it. safety DOES require avoiding unnecessary conversation.

also: i’m seeing a lot of the phrase “rictus grin” on the internets (perhaps because it is a band name), and i’d just like to point out that the correct phrase is “rictal grin,” which is much better. the end

noun. a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor; an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that surrounds or emanates from

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so maybe they were a little off, but at least the theory had some good effects. it’s science! at its finest.

verb. design (something) again in a different

noun. the action or process of redesigning something

get ready. it’s (probably) coming (eventually).

adj. present, appearing, or found everywhere

like… the internets!! or… malkovich! dun dun dunnnn

(i find that this word gets used weirdly a lot. so i’m setting all you fools straight. malkovich)

verb. used as a euphemism for ‘fuck’

exclamation. expressing extreme anger, annoyance, or contempt

because four-letter fortnight just isn’t complete without some reference to the taboo. also, because i really wanted to link to qwantz. twice.

and that concludes it, folks. time for me to get lazy and forget i have a website again.

noun. 2. (yes we are skipping 1) the projection on the blade of a tool such as a knife, by which the blade is held firmly in the handle

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or

noun. a surgeonfish that occurs around reefs and rocky areas, where it browses on algae

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if it ain’t full tang don’t bring it ’round here!

yesterday’s word. more four-letter excitement later today

noun. frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in cloud or fog

verb. cover (an object) with hoarfrost

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i always find myself wanting to play this in scrabble, and then i convince myself it’s not a word. but it is! and now i will remember, ’cause look how awesome this stuff is.