40 Words and Phrases That Are Their Own Opposites
You're about to stumble into the looking-glass world of contronyms—words that are their own antonyms.
You're about to stumble into the looking-glass world of contronyms—words that are their own antonyms.
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Alternatively called Ngatikese Men’s Language, Ngatik Men’s Creole, or Ngatikese Pidgin, it’s primarily used among men engaged in activities like fishing and boat-building.
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