• xep@discuss.online
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    16 hours ago

    No no, that’s conversion therapy. This is about the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.

          • General_Effort@lemmy.world
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            14 hours ago

            Nono, you’re thinking of circumference. This is about a semi-precious gemstone in the shape of a small, domesticated mustelid.

            ETA: Maybe it’s too hard. I am thinking of a …

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            zircon ferret

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                14 hours ago

                Really good. I wouldt have given full marks. Semi-precious gemstone isn’t good enough. Too much reliance on the pronunciation. Good pun, though, I feel. Very groan.

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        15 hours ago

        No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about traveling around the entire globe by ship.