In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOMIE
Etymology
Noun
homie (plural homies)
(African American Vernacular English) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
(African American Vernacular English) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
(African American Vernacular English) An inner-city youth.
(African American Vernacular English) A boyfriend or partner of a closeted man, used along with "Lil," to mean a bottom and "Big," to mean a top.
(Polari) Alternative spelling of omi
Synonyms
• (friend): homeboy, nigga (African American Vernacular English)
• (friend): See Thesaurus:friend
• (man): See Thesaurus:man
Source: Wiktionary
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6 May 2025
HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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