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Your support makes all the difference.This list started with a conversation on Twitter. Aric Gilinsky (respectfully) disagreed with Tom Doran's opinion on the meaning of irony. Tom had said: 'It means 'a bit like iron'. Everyone knows that.' Aric asked: 'Is this part of a Top 10 false meanings of words that you could totally convince a foreigner are true?' It is now.
Oyster
A person who overdoes Jewish mannerisms, according to Guy Herbert.
Sitar
A guitar on which you sit, reckons Kit Marsden.
Gullible
"Many years ago, when asked by my little sister the meaning of the word, I told her it was a shade of blue," says Alan Robertson, helpfully.
Lampoon
Noun. A tool for whaling at night. From Elliot Adams.
Discontent
A marquee put up for a party, insists Robertson.
Glacier
More glacé; for example: "all cherries are glacé, but some are glacier than others", suggests Marsden.
Disorder
Verb. To cancel an Amazon purchase, says Jack Blackburn.
Timid
Central Yorkshire.
See also, Tabby: big church in Yorkshire; Tissues: important matters in Yorkshire. Each suggested by Tom Joyce.
Antidisestablishmentarianism
The movement for banning insults in restaurants, led by Tom Doran.
Slippery
Adjective. Like a slipper, says Lee "Budgie" Barnett.
Next week: First sentences of non-fiction books
Coming soon: Songs named after days of the week. Send your suggestions, and ideas for future Top 10s, to top10@independent.co.uk
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