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crissorrir
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Hello everybody!
I�m going to work a song in one of my classes, but there are two words or expressions that I really couldn�t understand.
The song is : I�m yours by Jason Mraz
"Won�t you come on
Scooch on over closer dear
And I will nibble your ear"
I couldn�t understand the parts in red.
Thank you very much in advance.  |
14 Jun 2011
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edrodmedina
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schooch over means move over... nibble means to take little bites |
14 Jun 2011
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yanogator
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To add a little to Ed �s explanation, "scooching" is usually done while seated (on a bench or sofa, maybe, so that moving over a little brings the people closer together). It is done without standing up - sort of a combination of sliding and little hops, depending on the surface of the seat.
Bruce |
14 Jun 2011
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almaz
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�Scooch� is a great wee word, isn�t it? I reckon it�s a portmanteau which blends scoot (�slide over�) and smooch (�kiss and cuddle�). A bit like �smog�, �brunch� and �Spanglish� - or maybe even �Portlish�.
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14 Jun 2011
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yanogator
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Alex,
I think it �s more of a deteriation than a portmanteau word. "Smog", "brunch" and "Spanglish" were all "invented" words - consciously put together. I think that "scooch" just evolved from "scoot", with some other influences.
That �s just my evaluation.
Bruce
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14 Jun 2011
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almaz
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Er... portmanteau words, Bruce, are, by definition, �invented �.
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14 Jun 2011
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