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What is oxymoron?

Two words with disparate meanings, used together to form a nonsensical phrase.

Utah Jazz.

Military Intelligence.

Microsoft Code.

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Oxymoron - what is it?

Two words that means the exact opposite of the next word.
Two words that conflict eachother

Examples of an oxymoron:
Obama Care
Naturally Artificial
Toyota Stop

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What does "oxymoron" mean?

A sentence or phrase of contradictions that seem to make no sense upon first perusal but actual does on closer inspection. A common misconception is that any set of contradicting words placed together makes an oxymoron; but a phrase or sentence is truly not an oxymoron unless it actually DOES make sense, even if it might not seem to.

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Faith unfaithful made him falsely true.

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Oxymoron - what does it mean?

A moron who is also a waste of oxygen or something idk.

fuck you, oxymoron.

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Oxymoron - meaning

A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).

Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war

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Oxymoron - definition

A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.

Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce

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Oxymoron - slang

A combination of contridictory words

Military Intelligence

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Oxymoron

Two words or phrases with extreme opposite meanings.

Examples:

McDonald's Big N' Tasty
Microsoft Works
Rap Music
Jumbo Shrimp
Plastic Glasses
Peace Force
Good Grief
Personal Computer
Random Order
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Oxymoron

Two words that contradict each other.

AOL High-Speed

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Oxymoron

Two words that conflict with each other. Two words which do not agree with each other.

Examples of an oxymoron:

Microsoft Works
United Nations
Political Correctness
Linux Complete
Music Television (MTV)
Living Dead
Artificial Reality
Rap Music

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