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English word origin

Etymology of neg

Clipping of negative.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

HIV negative.

noun

Clipping of negative. · An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date. · A penalty for giving an incorrect answer before a toss-up question has been fully read.

verb

To annoy or irritate deliberately. · To express or imply a negative value judgement of someone to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date. · To leave negative feedback about (someone) in a reputation tracking system.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of negative.

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