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irisblue

(32,971 posts) Thu Apr 30, 2020, 01:36 PM Apr 2020

Merriam Webster has a thought

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The word ineffable is defined in the dictionary as “incapable of being expressed in words” or “unspeakable.” It also describes something literally too taboo to be uttered, as in “the ineffable name of Jehovah.”

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Merriam Webster has a thought (Original Post) irisblue Apr 2020 OP

I am ready for the urban dictionary definition of ineffable. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #1

Urban Dictionary: calcetines Apr 2020 #2

Welcome to DU calcetines irisblue Apr 2020 #3

Thanks! calcetines Apr 2020 #4

Baitball Blogger

(46,703 posts)

1. I am ready for the urban dictionary definition of ineffable.

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 02:02 PM

Apr 2020

calcetines

(11 posts)

2. Urban Dictionary:

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 02:05 PM

Apr 2020

TOP DEFINITION
Ineffable
Can not or, will not be expressed in words.
Crowley and Aziraphale are ineffable husbands.
by Just_an_Otaku June 18, 2019

They don't give alternative meanings. Also, not a good examplar for the word; could mean anything there.

irisblue

(32,971 posts)

3. Welcome to DU calcetines

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 02:08 PM

Apr 2020

calcetines

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4. Thanks!

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 02:18 PM

Apr 2020

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