Word for the Day: Pacquiao
pacquiao (pakh-yaw)
MEANING: verb: For a group, particularly a nation, to pin hopes for unity (from the media), for economic recovery, for worldwide recognition, for political gains on one single athletic hero
pacquiaoed: to be hit by a knockout punch after realizing that the said athletic hero is not the be-all or cure-all the group expected
Examples: Thailand was just preparing to pacquiao on Tanusagarn when she was handily beaten by Venus in the quarterfinals.
A group of Pangasinan media is pacquiaoing on a young boy's chess talent by soliciting from their usual sources so he can play in national events.
MEANING:
pacquiaoed: to be hit by a knockout punch after realizing that the said athletic hero is not the be-all or cure-all the group expected
Examples: Thailand was just preparing to pacquiao on Tanusagarn when she was handily beaten by Venus in the quarterfinals.
A group of Pangasinan media is pacquiaoing on a young boy's chess talent by soliciting from their usual sources so he can play in national events.
ETYMOLOGY:
Via General Santos from Manny Pacquiao, said to be the most commercially successful Filipino boxer. Bad karaoke singer. Worst kisser. Regular customer of Tim Yap's Embassy.
1 Comments:
hmmm, must ask my friends at the OED what letter they are at now....this must be included
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