i before e
A more complete rule is: "i" before "e" except - after "c", - in words where it sounds like long "a", or - in words that are weird or foreign, - and scientific words often do not follow the rules. "i" goes before "e" in words like the following: believe, chief, field, niece, relief, sieve, and yield. Some exceptions containing the long "a" are the usually-noted neighbor and weigh. Some more are: freight, vein, veil, geisha, sheik, and dreidel. The last three fall under the "foreign" clause even if you like to pronounce them with a long "e" sound. The word weird is weird. 'nuff said. The word foreign is, well, foreign. So are recent arrivals to the language, such as leisure and its ilk, from French*, and sheila, an Aussie slang word for "girl". The word science doesn't follow the original "except after-c" rule. And caffeine, codeine, protein, and other words with the "-eine" or "-ein" ending and a long "e" sound are other scientific exceptions in the other direction. * TheFreeDictionary notes that leisure comes from Middle English, from Norman French leisour, from Old French leisir meaning "to be permitted", from Latin licre. In terms of language, this is recent. At least, it is recent enough that the spelling has not changed to match the rule. Of course, you might be rightfully getting the impression that this rule is not much of a rule, given the hefty list of exceptions. But then again, this is the English language. 'nuff said.
The Urban Dictionary Mug
Without this mug, my life was but a series of painful unfortunate events. Since it has come into my life, love has followed, joy has followed and dishonour has been disavowed. Sincerely. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you. Please keep up the good work and I hope everyone will find joy as I have one day.
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We really like our cup!!!
Just as described. Excellent packaging. Timely shipping. No problems here. Thanks!
Just wish it could have had a little more of the text on the mug, but otherwise it's great. What a clever marketing idea to be able to get this on t-shirts and mugs.
I spent the money and directly sent this to be the pettest person ever to a person who was doing this to me. It was awesome
It’s a sturdy ceramic mug. A little pricey, IMO, but I really wanted this definition on a mug. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Just what is needed for someone’s desk during the pandemic and beyond when they have to “MacGuyver” to make things happen.
Best purchase of my life, it's all downhill from here!
The Urban Dictionary offers one-of-a-kind products in its Coffee Mugs if you want to purchase something interesting. A bit off-center and not the norm. This is the place to be. Customer service is responsive to your query when asking a question. All Good.
Bought the mug, Holds up like a charm!! I was "Botello'd" by my wife so I think its fitting
Bought the mug. Holds up like a charm. I got "Botello'd" by my wife. Makes me feel nice.
Just as described. A fun line of products. Have already ordered others. Thanks!
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Loved how fast this arrived! Fun blast from the past... Dana Hills Dolphins!
It shows exactly what I want!!
its an alright mug. its moderate. mid. not the best. not the worst. pretty normal. if it was the weather it would be 50 degrees F. something so unexperiencing and experiencing at the same time. if it was on a number line, it would be in the center. i rate it a 5/10.
I can't believe my name became a meme. I love this mug.
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