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Re:Toki Pona: an attempted universal language with only ~120... by chris_st on Monday August 14, 2023 @09:01AM (#37120546)
Thanks! Yes, I remember reading older novels (Austen, maybe?) where the "disgrace through exposure" sense was used... it was obvious what was meant, but surprising.
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Re:Toki Pona: an attempted universal language with only ~120... by IIsi50MHz on Monday August 14, 2023 @08:55PM (#37128812)
"disgrace through superior performance" is a current meaning. AA does a thing, and then (especially if AA appears to be getting praise for it or appears proud of it), BB either does it better or does something more difficult (usually accompanied by a derisive remark about AA or AA's work).
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