connotation (noun)
21meaning — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the thing one intends to convey especially by language ; purport b. the thing that is conveyed especially by language ; import 2. something meant or intended ; aim < a mischievous meaning was apparent > …
22overtone — noun Date: 1867 1. a. one of the higher tones produced simultaneously with the fundamental and that with the fundamental comprise a complex musical tone ; harmonic 1a b. harmonic 2 2. the color of the light reflected (as by a paint) 3. a… …
23jouissance — noun The sexual connotation (i.e. orgasm) lacking in the English word enjoyment , and therefore left untranslated in English editions of the works of the French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. friendship is enjoyed according as it is desired, it is… …
24rugburn — noun Redness (especially on knees or elbows) of skin from unnoticed repetitive friction against a rug, usually with a sexual connotation …
25fiefdom — noun a) The estate controlled by a feudal lord; a fief. The dukes fiefdom had been greatly expanded as a reward for his dutiful military service on behalf of the king. b) Any organization in the control of a dominant …
26schoolmarm — noun /ˈskulˌmɑɹm/ a) A woman who is a teacher, especially a teacher in a schoolhouse; may carry the connotation she is severe. The schoolmarm, running the old west one room school, is a stock character in western movies. b) A person, male or… …
27horse sense — noun Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom independent from, and trumping, formal education …
28motherfucker — noun a) An extremely undesirable person. Up against the wall, motherfucker. b) Any person, often but not always with the connotation that the person is disliked or is threatening. Check out this motherfucker. Syn: muthafucka See Also:… …
29dolphin hugger — noun An environmentalist who is considered to be too earnest. <! Initial definition, which I (Paul G) dispute: Term used by scientists and academics referring to early career would be marine biologists. Particularly, this applies to people… …
30verbiage — noun /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪdʒ/ a) Overabundance of words use concise military verbiage Usage note: because of the pejorative connotation of the primary definition of verbiage it is preferred to use diction, phrasing, etc. to describe the manner in which… …
