Apina
English translation: Ape
| 14:13 Nov 6, 2009 |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1Ape Explanation: Or monkey. I think this is pretty mild. Like calling him a big lunk. Probably not affectionate though. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 mins (2009-11-06 14:21:38 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I can iMagine my wife calling me this once, but the repetition you mention doesn't sound like it is meant to be sweet. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 23 mins (2009-11-06 14:36:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- So with th repetition, maybe "hairy brute" is a more appropriate analog. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 24 mins (2009-11-06 14:38:08 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I was thinking mild compared to an actual curse word. But as noted, this is very unlikely to be a term of endearment. |
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