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hypnoplasm · 12-20-2007, 12:25 AM

yelve - a type of fabric made of cotton, silk and okra pulp. It feels similar to velvet in that it has a pile that is smooth when rubbed in one direction, but it it is also mucilaginous due to the okra pulp. It is always yellow, otherwise it is not yelve.

Jack Flanders · 12-20-2007, 02:38 AM

yelve - a method of communicating by speech through tubing.

xfox · 12-22-2007, 04:11 PM

yelve v. making hay.

Ole's yelving had to stop. It was winter.

Jack Flanders · 12-23-2007, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xfox

yelve v. making hay.

Ole's yelving had to stop. It was winter.

Ja!!! Skal!

Hyakujo's Fox · 12-23-2007, 09:46 AM

get 'em in.

funkytuba · 12-23-2007, 07:18 PM

yelve - to continuously harass an authority (parent, boss, lunchlady) until you get what you want

Gertie yelved and yelved until finally Ms Mobley could not stand any more and gave her another scoop of peanuts from the big pan, "AND DON'T TELL YOUR FRIENDS I GAVE IN, Y'HEAR?, OR THEY'LL ALL BE WANTIN MORE!"

Hyakujo's Fox · 12-24-2007, 09:04 AM

The actual definition is

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yelve (plural yelves)

1. (obsolete) A fork used to carry dung; such a fork used as a garden tool.

Now let's have a thorough analysis of the entries.

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bales

yelve - that rockabilly yelp that Elvis made so popular.

The third kid in the "Bye Bye Birdie" audition couldn't sing a lick, but his yelve was amazing.

unfortunately missed out because I don't like Elvis.

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Originally Posted by Coffee

yelve; n

A cruel salve, chili pepper based, sometimes with added alcohol and itching powder.

When Sally found out that Harry was cheating on her, she replaced the personal lubricant in his travel toiletry bag with extra strength yelve.

unfortunately missed out because I still haven't got over Bales mentioning Elvis.

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Originally Posted by seebe

Yelve- The female part of a zipper just under the pull tab, that the male part (pinis) is inserted into.

Mary called to John, Come do me honey before we’re late. Ok. Umm, I can’t get the pinis in, said John. I think the yelve is rusty. Maybe the pinis is bent!! Mary smirked. No, I said it’s not the pinis, it’s the yelve. Well could be, said Mary, it hasn’t been used in a year. Yeah,well maybe if you dressed up more often it would be used more often, duhh!! Oh really, well maybe if you coaxed it in and not tried to force it like you always do….Mary looks over her shoulder, do you even have it in the right spot? What are you doing now?
I’m putting some oil on the pinis, that usually works. I thought you said it was the yelve that was rusty. It is the yelve that’s… oh just… never mind, and hold still! It’s in, exclaims John! Finally, says Mary,..now move it back and forth slooowlyyy, to work it. Oh I’m working it alright. Zip. Ok all done, let's go. Wow, once you got the pinis in, you really finished fast, almost too fast, Mary sighed. I kind of enjoyed you back there trying to get your bent pinis in my rusty yelve.

unfortunately missed out because, well, it just missed out okay.

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Originally Posted by trisherina

Yelve: A rounded overhang of snow found only after periods of heavy cold-weather precipitation.

unfortunately missed out because it relied too much on Canadian Humour.

The

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Originally Posted by Brynn

Yelve - an ancient Mongolian hunting festival celebrating the arrival of the yaks' winter undercoat.

unfortunately missed out because "winter overcoat" clearly would've been more absurd.

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Originally Posted by hypnoplasm

yelve - a type of fabric made of cotton, silk and okra pulp. It feels similar to velvet in that it has a pile that is smooth when rubbed in one direction, but it it is also mucilaginous due to the okra pulp. It is always yellow, otherwise it is not yelve.

unfortunately missed out because of excessive use of the word mucilaginous.

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Originally Posted by Jack Flanders

yelve - a method of communicating by speech through tubing.

unfortunately missed out because that definition already belongs to the word 'internet'.

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Originally Posted by funkytuba

yelve - to continuously harass an authority (parent, boss, lunchlady) until you get what you want

Gertie yelved and yelved until finally Ms Mobley could not stand any more and gave her another scoop of peanuts from the big pan, "AND DON'T TELL YOUR FRIENDS I GAVE IN, Y'HEAR?, OR THEY'LL ALL BE WANTIN MORE!"

unfortunately missed out due to another definition being chosen as the winner.

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Originally Posted by xfox

yelve v. making hay.

Ole's yelving had to stop. It was winter.

fortunately took out the coveted runners-up position.

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Originally Posted by Pixie Cherries

yelve (n) the sweat that makes your skin stick to non-porous surfaces.

"The classroom was quiet during the test until Julia moved and the yelve on her thighs squealed like wet sneakers against her varnished chair."

unfortunately won the game. Take 'er away Pix!

brightpearl · 12-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyakujo's Fox

unfortunately missed out because I don't like Elvis.

In parts of the US, a statement like that can be classified as reason for justifiable homicide.

You'd better lie low for a while, just in case.

Coffee · 12-24-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brightpearl

In parts of the US, a statement like that can be classified as reason for justifiable homicide.

You'd better lie low for a while, just in case.

He's in Australia already...no worries mate.

Brynn · 12-24-2007, 04:01 PM

I'm just glad somebody finally said it. I'm so sick of him I'd rather go out yelving in the middle of winter.

Hyakujo's Fox · 12-25-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brightpearl

In parts of the US, a statement like that can be classified as reason for justifiable homicide.

I'll add it to the list.

brightpearl · 12-25-2007, 10:09 AM

^I so appreciate that you caught the underlying cultural disapproval of my home nation in there.

And yes, I know hfox is in 'Stralia, but there are people here who will travel a loooooong way to smite an unbeliever.

'k I'll stop hijacking the thread now. Have fun, Pix!

Pixie Cherries · 12-26-2007, 05:09 AM

Class, our new word is...

wittol

kaskeens · 12-26-2007, 10:41 PM

Yes, I have risen to return to the board to once again claim my place among the losers of this game

Wittol-What uncle jed and jethro use to do on the front porch with their pocket knives.

trisherina · 12-27-2007, 02:50 AM

Wittol: By the makers of a popular nighttime liquid cold medicine, this over-the-counter preparation renders you as hilarious as you thought lemon gin did at age sixteen.

12-23-2007, 07:18 PM	#2871
funkytuba Spone to Proonerisms Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Left Coast Posts: 4,531	yelve - to continuously harass an authority (parent, boss, lunchlady) until you get what you want Gertie yelved and yelved until finally Ms Mobley could not stand any more and gave her another scoop of peanuts from the big pan, "AND DON'T TELL YOUR FRIENDS I GAVE IN, Y'HEAR?, OR THEY'LL ALL BE WANTIN MORE!" __________________ ...and another handful of almonds

12-24-2007, 04:01 PM	#2875
Brynn constantly amazed Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in the labyrinth of shared happiness Posts: 6,206	I'm just glad somebody finally said it. I'm so sick of him I'd rather go out yelving in the middle of winter. __________________ 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. 3. Your foot will change direction. Last edited by Brynn : 12-24-2007 at 04:05 PM. Reason: I'm talking about Elvis, not Hfox. That's right. Elvis.

12-26-2007, 05:09 AM	#2878
Pixie Cherries I can benchpress 300 oz. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 281	Class, our new word is... wittol __________________ Just another out of work flea circus coreographer. "Love is.........an act of endless forgiveness."

12-27-2007, 02:50 AM	#2880
trisherina meretricious dilettante Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,068	Wittol: By the makers of a popular nighttime liquid cold medicine, this over-the-counter preparation renders you as hilarious as you thought lemon gin did at age sixteen. __________________ Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -- Annie Dillard

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12-20-2007, 12:25 AM	#2866
hypnoplasm Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phila Posts: 262	yelve - a type of fabric made of cotton, silk and okra pulp. It feels similar to velvet in that it has a pile that is smooth when rubbed in one direction, but it it is also mucilaginous due to the okra pulp. It is always yellow, otherwise it is not yelve.

12-20-2007, 02:38 AM	#2867
Jack Flanders landscaping is fun Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: up river and down river Posts: 4,815	*yelve* - a method of communicating by speech through tubing.

12-22-2007, 04:11 PM	#2868
xfox slightly effective Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: >>> Posts: 2,404	yelve v. making hay. Ole's yelving had to stop. It was winter.

12-23-2007, 09:46 AM	#2870
Hyakujo's Fox left hanging Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: between the click of the light and the start of the dream Posts: 10,071	get 'em in.

12-25-2007, 10:09 AM	#2877
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	^I so appreciate that you caught the underlying cultural disapproval of my home nation in there. And yes, I know hfox is in 'Stralia, but there are people here who will travel a loooooong way to smite an unbeliever. 'k I'll stop hijacking the thread now. Have fun, Pix!

12-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#2879
kaskeens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sunny snowcovered upstate ny Posts: 126	Yes, I have risen to return to the board to once again claim my place among the losers of this game Wittol-What uncle jed and jethro use to do on the front porch with their pocket knives.