- February (feb-roo-er-ee): aka feb-yoo-er-ee *noun
the second month of the year, ordinarily containing 28 days, but containing 29 days in leap years.
- Coupon (kōō'pŏn'): aka kyoo-pon
noun
a portion of a certificate... entitling the holder to something, as a gift or discount, or for use as an order blank, a contest entry form, etc. - Library (lahy-brer-ee): aka layh-berry
noun 1.
a room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library" - Nuclear (noo-klee-er): aka noo-kyuh-ler**
adjective
Operated or powered by atomic energy.
- Ask (ask): aka ax or aks
verbto pose a question or inquire
- Suite (sweet): aka soot
nouna set of furniture, esp. a set comprising the basic furniture necessary for one room: a bedroom suite. ***
* 28/29 days a year of hearing this.
** See POTUS 43
*** My "bedroom soot/suit" does not generally involve furniture. My bedroom suite does.
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Language Curmudgeon
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