In life and, indeed, in liff, there are many hundreds of common experiences, feelings, situations and even objects which we all know and recognize, but for which no words exist. This text uses place names to describe some of these meanings.
The Meaning of LiffSeries
This series humorously explores the unnamed aspects of human existence and the world around us. The authors identified gaps in our language, creating new words for feelings, situations, and objects that previously lacked a specific term. The result is a witty and thought-provoking glossary that reveals the absurdity and beauty of everyday life. It offers a perspective on the world through ingenious humor and unexpected word combinations.
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Das Wörterbuch, auf das Sie schon immer gewartet haben! Dieses klassische Nachschlagewerk hilft stets zuverlässig aus jedem verbalen Engpass und so mancher Lebenskrise. Vom Autor der Kultserie „Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis“.
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A liff is a familiar object or experience that English has no word for. This book corrects this disgraceful oversight by recycling the names found on signposts. It features over 900 essential new definitions.
