What is the origin of this word How did it come to be synonymous with skeptics? I don't think the origin of woo has ever been nailed down, but i suspect op's first definition was the original meaning Since that implies the second usage is simply metaphoric, you can hardly argue against it on the grounds of possible confusion I think it's perfectly good (and only very slightly flowery) use of language The usage they act a bit overly seems daft to me
What is the difference between coquette and flirt They seem to mean the exact same thing Is it only their historical or etymological baggage that determines different usage? 3 i've seen wee woo used for all types of sirens, including ambulance and fire It was the unmistakable sound of a police car siren At first i thought it was called wooing/wooed
To seek the affection of with intent to romance To entreat, solicit, or importune To court a woman and realized it was not Is there a word for someone who always tends to be the catalyst to conflict, then backs out of said conflict with a victim mentality For example provoking an argument and then saying something lik. 3 i like the one suggested by the ud
Is the sound a siren makes It is used in jest, to make fun of police cars, fire engines, ambulances, anything with a siren, really Anyway i don't think there is an 'official' one. (now archaic) to make amorous approaches to To illustrate this sense, wiktionary provides five quotations, dated from 1501 through 1946
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