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1. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 475329etymology - Origin of the negative connotation of "boy ...

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   Nov 29, 2018 · The word "boy" comes from Middle English boi, boye ("boy, servant"), related to other Germanic words for boy, namely East Frisian boi ("boy, young man") and West Frisian boai ("boy").

2. www.reddit.com › r › unpopularopinionThe word “obviously” is rude and belittling. : r/unpopularopinion

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   The word “obviously” is rude and belittling. What is obvious to one person might not be obvious to everyone. Deeming something as “obvious” makes those who disagree or are unaware of said “obviousness” feel disregarded or dumb.

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   Now i don’t know about everybody else, but people using this word in some contexts really pisses me off. If i’m talking to somebody and they respond…

4. spin.atomicobject.com › never-use-the-word-obviouslyWhy You Should Never Use the Word “Obviously” - Atomic Spin

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   Sep 9, 2014 · Obviously is a purely a destructive word — it's often used when a new concept is built from pre-existing but unexplained (and often unexamined) ideas.

5. www.reddit.com › r › britishproblemsPeople using the word 'obviously' as a filler word while ...

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   It's how you find out someone doesn't have the ability to teach. Ask them to explain something, and if they use the words/phrases 'obviously' 'just' or 'it's easy' then they have failed.

6. fluentslang.com › obvi-meaningWhat Does Obvi Mean? - Meaning, Uses and More - FluentSlang

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   Sep 19, 2023 · Is Obvi A Bad Word? No, “obvi” is not a bad word or vulgar word. It is an abbreviation of the word “obviously” and is commonly used as a single-word reply to a statement or a question that doesn’t need a detailed response because the answer is so apparent.

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   Is the term 'boy' offensive?

   • Race: Historically, in the United States and South Africa, "boy" was not only a "neutral" term for domestics but also a disparaging term towards men of color; the term implied a subservient status. The article goes on to describe diachronic changes in the perceived degree of offensiveness of the word:

   etymology - Origin of the negative connotation of "boy" - English

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   What is the etymology of boy?

   • Early etymology of boy: Wikipedia has: Etymology: The word "boy" comes from Middle English boi, boye ("boy, servant"), related to other Germanic words for boy, namely East Frisian boi ("boy, young man") and West Frisian boai ("boy").

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   What is the difference between obviously and evidently?

   • The three words obviously, apparently, and evidently are similar, but have slightly different meanings. Obviously refers to something that needs no evidence to be understood. "In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly," according to the dictionary. That is, it's something that you couldn't help knowing.

   Use of *obviously*, *apparently* and *evidently* as qualifying words

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   What does bad boy mean?

   • bad boy: (US black) a general term of approval, referring both to individuals and to objects. 1953 [US] L. Durst Jives of Dr. Hepcat (1989) 9: When I pin you daddio the wagon in here, and you lodes my heart on. You don’t pack no six gun, but you are a bad bad boy, and for you my lid always flip.

   idioms - When and where did "bad boy" start being used to mean

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   What does it mean if something is obvious?

   • Obviously refers to something that needs no evidence to be understood. "In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly," according to the dictionary. That is, it's something that you couldn't help knowing. If you saw a glass on its side on a table surrounded by a puddle of milk, it would be obvious that the glass fell over and spilled.

   Use of *obviously*, *apparently* and *evidently* as qualifying words

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   What does mode boy mean?

   • ModE boy looks like a semantic blend of an onomatopoeic word for an evil spirit (*boi) and a baby word for 'brother' (*bo). [Liberman] For a different conjecture: Used slightingly of young men in Middle English, also in familiar or contemptuous use of criminal toughs or men in the armed services.

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8. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › obviouslyExamples of 'Obviously' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 29, 2023 · Definition of obviously. Synonyms for obviously. That's obviously not her real name. Their answer was obviously wrong. She obviously enjoys her work. The White Sox would obviously love to have the three-time All-Star at the back of their bullpen. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 29 May 2023.