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The Letter G



gibberish

Definition
Speech that doesn't make sense; nonsensical words and phrases.

Example
1)
The stranger sat on the bench speaking gibberish to himself.

2)
Sometimes it sounds like the computer programmers are speaking in gibberish. I'm sure the code stands for something though.

Etymology
This comes from the Scandanavian words gibe/gipa/gape, which refer to joking or nonsensical talk. The '-ish' ending means 'from the place where they speak gibber (or nonsense)'.

Synonyms
gobbledegook, mumbo jumb

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glam

Definition
Glamorous; wearing fashionable clothes and make-up, particularly when done to excess.

Example
1)
She's so glam that people think she's a model.

2)
I love David Bowie and all of those glam rockers.

Etymology
'Glam' is short for 'glamorous'. Glam and glamorous refer to the magical attraction and excitement produced by celebrities.

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glued to your seat

Definition
To be extremely interested in something; to be so involved with something that you cannot move.

Example
1)
As soon as the movie started, Holly was glued to her seat.

Etymology
'Glue' is a sticky substance that holds things together, so if you are 'glued to your seat' you are stuck in your chair due to your great interest in what you are seeing or hearing.

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go bananas

Definition
To be irrational and wild; to lose control.

Example
I knew Joe would go bananas when he found out he's not getting a raise this year.

Etymology
When apes are given a bunch of bananas, they eat them with tremendous enthusiasm, as though they've lost their minds.

Synonyms
go crazy, bonkers



Definition
To be wildly enthusiastic.

Example
Alaine went bananas over the new shoes from Manolo Blahnik. I think she bought five pairs!

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go off deep end

Definition
To go too far with something; to do something crazy.

Example
1) My mom has always collected dolls, but I'm afraid she's gone off the deep end -- she buys 10 dolls a day on eBay!

Etymology
The deep water, which is at the 'deep end' of a pool, is dangerous. You can get lost in the deep end. This phrase refers to that danger, but in an emotional rather than physical sense.

Synonyms
lose one's mind



Definition
To be extremely angry.

Example
When the bank told me that they lost my paycheck, I went off the deep end.

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goat

Definition
Someone who is blamed when things go wrong.

Example
1)
Sarah made Michael the goat for the broken lamp.

2)
The goalie was the goat in the 1-0 soccer match.


Etymology
'Goat' is short for 'scapegoat', which is a person or thing that is given all blame or responsibility for a negative event. A 'goat' is the opposite of a hero.

Synonyms
fall guy, patsy