Masala Tea Slang
Masala tea is made by simmering strong black tea with green cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon. It is a popular drink in India. The masla slang word is also used in Gaelic to insult someone, i.e. masla cainte a thabhairt do dhuine. He writhed under the insult, ghoill an mhasla go doite.
1. Affront
Affront is an expression of deep resentment caused by a perceived slight or insult. It is distinct from offend, which may not imply intentional hurting but rather a violation of the victim’s sense of what is proper or fitting. It also differs from insult, which suggests that the action was meant to cause humiliation or hurt pride. If someone blows smoke in your face after you ask him to put out his cigarette, he is likely to be affronted by your reaction. These example sentences are automatically generated from various online sources. They may not match the exact definition of ‘affront’.
For more information about the meaning of ‘affront’, please see the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. These examples have been automatically generated and may not match the exact definition of ‘affront’. For more information about the meaning of ‘affront’, see the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The act or display of an affront is considered an open manifestation of rudeness or contemptuous indifference to courtesy. She affronted everyone with her rude behavior.
2. Slang
Slang is highly informal language, used in speech rather than writing and usually restricted to specific groups or contexts. It can either refer to coined words or new meanings attached to established terms. Slang often develops from a desire to find fresh, vigorous, colorful or humorous expressions and, once in wide use, generally passes into standard language, gains respectability or becomes stale. The most successful slang tends to be satirical or shocking. It reflects the attitudes, not always derogatory, of one group toward those of another; its imagery is often incongruous and evocative. Some slang uses sound to achieve its effect, such as pig Latin terms and phonetic distortions, while others rely on rhyming or the a fortunate coincidence of sound and image, as in “turtledoves” for gloves and “23-skidoo” for a girl.
A great many slang terms are indelicate, witty and impertinent and express attitudes, not necessarily derogatory, of one group toward the values and behaviour of other groups. It is this aspect of slang that gives it its characteristic flavour, which can be akin to that of flippant and irreverent humor. Slang may also be designed to offend or shock, and the slang language of certain disreputable groups has a reputation for this. Criminals, ghetto groups and institutional populations, for example, provide rich sources of slang terms that have a risqué or offensive aspect.
Slang is also used to establish a sense of identity within a particular group or context and to exclude those outside that group. For example, in the novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the author Stephen Chbosky uses slang to establish the characters as members of a teenaged subculture. Slang is used in this way because it is a way of connecting with people who share similar interests and experiences. It is also easier to communicate using slang as it takes less time to say than formal language. As a result, slang is widely used on social media to create a more personal connection with followers and to increase engagement.
3. Blackguard
Blackguard is an old-fashioned word for a bad guy who’s up to no good. It probably got its start as a nickname for scullions and lower menials who wore black clothing, but it’s now used to describe anyone who’s up to no good. A blackguard is a scoundrel and a villain at heart. They don’t care about anything other than money and power, and they’ll do whatever it takes to get what they want. Blackguards are often ruthless and cruel, and they tend to be unpleasant company.
There’s never a shortage of blackguards ready to prop up people’s sense of their nation and its destiny with a tissue of myths, prophecies, prejudices, and hatreds. And they’re always willing to empty out old rubbish bags full of festering resentments and calls for violence. Richard Hertz, a common criminal recruited by a Metropolis-based villain organization known as the 1,000, was given a combat suit and equipment and assigned the codename Blackguard. He was a skilled marksman, using his twin pistols to pull off crimes and missions, but he was also cocky and dimwitted—like when he played chicken with Belle Reve’s guards or earnestly asked if Weasel was a werewolf.
Hacking forums double as underground marketplaces where cybercriminals sell and rent malware, including stealers like BlackGuard. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers found the stealer being advertised for sale on one such forum. It can steal crypto wallets, VPN credentials, FTP passwords, and saved browser and email credentials. It uses obfuscation and base64 decoding to evade antivirus and sandbox detection.
4. Eat The Leek
When cooking with leeks, don’t discard the stringy, tough green leaves. They’re delicious in omelettes, especially when blanched first to remove their bitterness. To blanch, plunge them in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and rinse. Be sure to rinse away any grit that sinks to the bottom of the pot! It’s the best way to preserve their delicate, fresh flavor. Try them with Parmigiano Reggiano, spices or speck! -Edward C. Ward, chef, The Culinary Institute of America.