Re: Definition, Please

From: Wade T.Smith (wade_smith@harvard.edu)
Date: Thu Nov 22 2001 - 21:27:10 GMT

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    > What is the definition of "twee"?

    Joe peeks his nose out of whatever corner it's been buried in, and wants
    to know what a 'twee' is.

    It's where the wittle doggy does its piddle.

    Although, I also find this-

    Main Entry: twee
    Etymology: baby-talk alteration of sweet
    Date: 1905
    chiefly British : affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or
    quaint "such a theme might sound twee or corny" -- Times Literary
    Supplement>

    - so, must have been you heard it from one of the antique limeys around
    here.

    - Wade

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