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#135482 11/22/04 04:52 PM
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A new word: Nuancense
Definition and background:
n.
The response to a complex, unclear or useless differentiation in the statement of a problem (typically of policy).

Nuance is Nuancense in a Presidential campaign


#135483 11/22/04 09:47 PM
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welcome Who!

I like it, but how about spelling it nuansense? no, that's not great either. hmm. it's just the look of the word that seems clunky (to me). I like the sound and idea of it. subtly ridiculous...



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