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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Don't be him. Language is fluid.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Indeed they do. And since you seem to be under the impression that those definitions do not change, please define 'silly' for me as it was defined when it began to be used in late Middle English.

I feel you're being silly regardless of the early or current definition of the word, but I'm betting you also don't use the word that way.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world -1 points 1 day ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago

I believe I asked you for a definition first. I'm not sure why you expect me to do that when you won't.

[-] jerkface@lemmy.ca 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Because your request was rhetorical and his is not, having a concrete answer that is actually fucking relevant and essential to the discussion.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

I'm glad you've determined that on my behalf, but I don't remember hiring you as my spokesperson.

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