I got to thinking about word associations today for some reason when I was writing the same words a number of times earlier.
It is interesting how we associate alternative meanings to words other than that which was intended. I think it is wild that words and language are socially constructed. (I think that is probably how we came up with the different categories of words, ie: verbs, adjectives, nouns, in which the same word can have a number of different meanings – just assuming here.)
But what I am talking about is when we associate meanings to words that are unintended in the use of proper language. For example, sometimes I say: ‘rock n’ roll’ to mean right on or awesome. Or, ‘peace out’ to mean take care or good-bye.
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