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Funny Advice
4751. Never Test the Depth of a River with Both Feet
An African proverb. See also African.
Funny Nicknames
4753. Mr. Sir
Funny Insults
4755. Klutz
A clumsy person (Yiddish). Literally means "a block of wood." I suppose a synonym for that would be "blockhead," a la Charlie Brown.
Funny Words
4756. Spangle
A small, glittering, shiny piece of metal used as a decoration.
To sprinkle or stud with such glittery tiny, bright pieces.
Funny Words
4758. Shlep
To drag ones self along, slouchily or lazily, particularly when performing a duty grudgingly. "He shlepped the heavy box out of the mail truck." See also Yiddish.
Funny Words
4759. Schmaltzy
A Yiddish word meaning "chicken fatty", or "greasy," describes extreme gushing, over-the-top flattery, or corniness. See also Yiddish.
Funny Words
4760. Schtick
A Yiddish word for what a person is known to do, or the M.O. (modus operandi), such as a comedian's schtick that keeps them coming back for more. See also Yiddish.