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Alternate Dictionary Definitions III
This teaser is based on 'funny' alternative definitions a word could have if you broke the word up into its syllables and treated the syllables as words in themselves. I will provide a list of words and a list of definitions, it is your job to match them up.
They are meant to be a bit light hearted and may not have perfect
pronunciation so work the words in your head a bit. Having the definitions should provide help in this regard. Also note that sometimes the 'new
word' syllables may not only be using one syllable in the word.
An example would be:
Word: Contemplate "Con template": A stencil that criminals are made from.
Words:
Parasites
Sudafed
Enticing
Bargain
Counterfeiters
Definitions:
Cake component made of Tolkien treefolk
Workers who put together kitchen
cabinets
The term given to the profits made by a pub
Brought litigation against a government official
What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower
They are meant to be a bit light hearted and may not have perfect
pronunciation so work the words in your head a bit. Having the definitions should provide help in this regard. Also note that sometimes the 'new
word' syllables may not only be using one syllable in the word.
An example would be:
Word: Contemplate "Con template": A stencil that criminals are made from.
Words:
Parasites
Sudafed
Enticing
Bargain
Counterfeiters
Definitions:
Cake component made of Tolkien treefolk
Workers who put together kitchen
cabinets
The term given to the profits made by a pub
Brought litigation against a government official
What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Answer
Parasites - Paris'sites: What you see from the top of the Eiffel TowerSudafed - sued-a-fed: Brought litigation against a government official
Enticing - Ent-icing: Cake component made of Tolkien treefolk
Bargain - Bar-gain: The term given to the profits made by a pub
Counterfeiters - counter-fitters: Workers who put together kitchen
cabinets
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I enjoy these, I always try to make up my own definitions, before I see yours. (My Ent was breaking a rule in hockey )
Hahahaha... though I know little about hockey, I still got that, nice one. Thanks for stopping by .
wheres the butter
I enjoyed this one. Very creative. Would have been much harder if your directions were shorter. Good job.
How bout this one?
two web pages = Pair-a-sites
two web pages = Pair-a-sites
thats wat i thot of
I really like that one!! Wow .. I am gonna show that to my friends
Good one. Enjoyed it. How about this:
Due to "bar gain" from money spent by "counter fitters" and settlement won when you "sued a Fed" you'll see "Paris sites" and have cake with "ent icing"! Could this be having your cake and eating it, too?!
Due to "bar gain" from money spent by "counter fitters" and settlement won when you "sued a Fed" you'll see "Paris sites" and have cake with "ent icing"! Could this be having your cake and eating it, too?!
Hahaha... thanks for all the great comments everyone. Loved it Froggy. Haha.
ANOTHER .....
MASSIVE strike for the "freedom-for-the-pun" movement !!!
Keep it up, deesquuuu ...
I LOVE THESE ...
In fact, I've got an E-book of around 13,000 of 'em.
(including the ones you've got in II, and III). Send me a PM with an Eddress that works and I'll send you a copy (as well as same from anyone else reading this who wants a copy).
My entries (in the E-book) are (some) a bit different. I think I've got "bargain" as "bar-GUN", but that just gives the pun a couple more legs.
Just think of it ... you could do IV (that needle thingie you stick in your arm), V, VI, VII, (ad infinitum {an endless advert}, etc., etc.)
Keep 'em comin', baybeeeeee ..
(even if I might not be here to enjoy 'em)
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
MASSIVE strike for the "freedom-for-the-pun" movement !!!
Keep it up, deesquuuu ...
I LOVE THESE ...
In fact, I've got an E-book of around 13,000 of 'em.
(including the ones you've got in II, and III). Send me a PM with an Eddress that works and I'll send you a copy (as well as same from anyone else reading this who wants a copy).
My entries (in the E-book) are (some) a bit different. I think I've got "bargain" as "bar-GUN", but that just gives the pun a couple more legs.
Just think of it ... you could do IV (that needle thingie you stick in your arm), V, VI, VII, (ad infinitum {an endless advert}, etc., etc.)
Keep 'em comin', baybeeeeee ..
(even if I might not be here to enjoy 'em)
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
Apr 23, 2005
Sudafed made me laugh a lot. Good job
Thanks
especially funny! good job !
Thanks Smarty
These are the best series of teasers in the world! I love the Alternate Dictionary Definitions tesaers! Sue-Da-Fed, how do you come up with that?
Thanks Hamburger. I cannot tell a lie... the sued a fed one was actually one from the original e-mail I got that prompted me to make teasers out of these, so that piece of brilliance is someone elses to claim. I'm pleased you like them so much.
what an art you have
Thanks so much.
These were really fun. They were funny and gave me a chuckle. Looking forward to more of these. Good job!
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