What is the origin of this word (now archaic) to make amorous approaches to How did it come to be synonymous with skeptics?
WOO rallies by 10% as the Woo Network burns 700 million of its total
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
But then i checked the free dictionary
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.
