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  1. What accent is 'noice'? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 19, 2020 · Noice, or nice pronounced with an exaggerated Australian accent, is a synonym for awesome. This spelling is helpful for internet users to convey the pronunciation in text.

  2. "On short notice" vs "At short notice" - English Language & Usage …

    Aug 31, 2011 · I have heard both, and probably use both myself undistinguishly. My usual sources conflict on that one, actually. The New Oxford American Dictionary, which is, well, …

  3. sounds - Word for the noise made by a helicopter? - English …

    Apr 16, 2016 · I once read about a nice word that describes the specific noise made by a helicopter in flight. It wasn't a generic verb like "rattling" or "juddering", but one that only …

  4. phrase requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 24, 2020 · What's that sound called which we make when we are irritated or disgusted, when we press both our lips together and make a sucking sound, with our teeth closed. It's similar to …

  5. When does the word 'months' get an apostrophe? [duplicate]

    Jul 10, 2020 · Is it '12 month's remuneration', '12 months' remuneration' or '12 months remuneration'? New Oxford Style Manual says it does not get an apostrophe is not used in …

  6. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    When you stick your tongue outside of your mouth and gently blow, it makes a common sound to indicate "whatever!" or "I don't like your answer/response" or "Yes, you are smarter than I am." …

  7. What are common word sets for describing ranks in a profession?

    What are some sets of words used to describe rank in different professions (music, engineering, science)? I'm thinking about words similar to novice, amateur, and professional. In the …

  8. Is there a specific name for that singular exhalation laugh that ...

    Oct 21, 2023 · I'm betting that most people know exactly what I am talking about. It happens when you're scrolling through some social media and you see something that is only a little funny. It …

  9. What's the meaning of "on notice" and "under advisement"?

    Apr 12, 2011 · Let me answer your second question first take something under advisement reserve judgment while considering something. It's usually used by a judge when he …

  10. word choice - What types of sounds do cars make? - English …

    Mar 27, 2012 · Modern cars aren't supposed to make much noise at all. There's the comfort of travellers and the general public near the highway to consider, not to mention the fact that fuel …