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  1. Usages of the word "hacky" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 15, 2016 · What does the word "hacky" means and what is the differences between the words "hack" and "hacky" For example: "I found a hacky solution" Is this means the solution is awful or …

  2. What is the origin of the phrase "hunky dory"?

    Feb 8, 2011 · Nobody really knows. There's no agreed derivation of the expression 'hunky-dory'. It is American and the earliest example of it in print that I have found is from a collection of US songs, …

  3. Can I use the word "hacker" as an adjective?

    ‘Hacky’ also does not work, since it refers to something that uses hacks, rather than something that is characterised by hackers. Code-hacking is not simply using hacks, it is an entirely different kettle of fish.

  4. List of expertise levels from beginner to expert [closed]

    I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise. I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie

  5. Which spelling is correct: "benefiting" or "benefitting"?

    Oct 15, 2010 · Which spelling is correct: benefiting or benefitting? Actually, from Google Ngrams, benefitting seems to be used slightly more frequently in American English than it is in British English. …

  6. "Iterate" vs. "Reiterate" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 6, 2013 · Definition of iterate: to say or do again or again and again Definition of reiterate: to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect The distinction seems to be that rei...

  7. grammaticality - Is "He should be consequenced" an error? - English ...

    Mar 29, 2015 · My horsemanship was, indeed, put into requisition, on meeting a rattley hacky coach, with lights, driving at a furious rate. It was where "the Avenue" is crossed by a gutter, and impeded …

  8. Minimize vs Minimalize - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 19, 2013 · First, is minimalize a word? If so, what is the difference between the two words minimalize and minimize, and when should each be used?

  9. expressions - Why does one scream blue murder? - English Language ...

    Jan 15, 2011 · To scream blue murder is to shout loudly and make a huge fuss, sometimes with the implication that the fuss is excessive. But does anyone know why murder should be blue?

  10. Capitalize fields of study? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 5, 2010 · It depends. If you are referring to the title of a course or a major field of study, in a formal sense, then capitalize it. I took Computer Science 101, which was a survey course. Otherwise, just …