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RoboLaserGandhi 11/18/18 2:02:47 PM #1:	(the quantity, i.e. "a couple times a day") - Results (26 votes) Exactly 2 or roughly 2 88.46% (23 votes) 23 A small amount, not necessarily associated with the number 2 11.54% (3 votes) 3 To me, a couple is just any small amount. It's greater than 1 and less than "a few". <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:912620286] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote> (the quantity, i.e. "a couple times a day") - Results (26 votes) Exactly 2 or roughly 2 88.46% (23 votes) 23 A small amount, not necessarily associated with the number 2 11.54% (3 votes) 3 To me, a couple is just any small amount. It's greater than 1 and less than "a few".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vocedelmorte 11/18/18 2:05:23 PM #2:	Often exactly two, but not more than three <cite>vocedelmorte posted [p:912620432] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>Often exactly two, but not more than three</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HighOnSolar 11/18/18 2:06:15 PM #3:	A couple is two. --- Surf <cite>HighOnSolar posted [p:912620477] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>A couple is two.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Space_Man 11/18/18 2:50:08 PM #4:	A couple is two Few is three or around three, usually no more than 5 which is when you hit handful territory Bunch is around 8-11 Then dozen at 12 Then dozen or so for 12-15 Then a lot for 15 or more --- There sure are a lot of different mes just like you have a lot of different yous! I'm going outside to play now I hope all the different yous have fun too. Bye! <cite>Space_Man posted [p:912622710] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>A couple is two Few is three or around three, usually no more than 5 which is when you hit handful territory Bunch is around 8-11 Then dozen at 12 Then dozen or so for 12-15 Then a lot for 15 or more</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rikasa 11/18/18 2:51:40 PM #5:	It's the word I use when I want it to seem like 2-3 but it's actually 4-10 --- you are not alone <cite>rikasa posted [p:912622790] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>It's the word I use when I want it to seem like 2-3 but it's actually 4-10</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 11/18/18 2:55:12 PM #6:	A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:912622961] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eggcorn 11/18/18 2:56:16 PM #7:	more than one, less than three. --- Warning: This post may contain triggering or distressing content. <cite>eggcorn posted [p:912623034] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>more than one, less than three.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 11/18/18 2:56:55 PM #8:	cuttin_in_farm posted... A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:912623076] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Simon_Petrikov 11/18/18 2:57:02 PM #9:	Time - Less than an hour Anything else - vocedelmorte posted... exactly two, but not more than three --- Will happen, happening, happened https://imgur.com/V0NMmmo <cite>Simon_Petrikov posted [p:912623080] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote>Time - Less than an hour Anything else - <cite>vocedelmorte posted...</cite> <quote>exactly two, but not more than three</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 11/18/18 3:16:21 PM #10:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition. I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:912624268] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition.</quote> I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RoboLaserGandhi 11/18/18 3:19:32 PM #12:	cuttin_in_farm posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition. I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up. The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive. And hey, guess what? My definition actually is in there by the way. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:912624443] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition.</quote> I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up.</quote> The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive. And hey, guess what? My definition actually is in there by the way.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 11/18/18 3:21:37 PM #13:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition. I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up. The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive. Stop trying to sound intelligent with those words you dont use other than when you want to be condescending. A couple means two. Next thing you know, a pair will also include 3? Gimme a break. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:912624567] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition.</quote> I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up.</quote> The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive.</quote> Stop trying to sound intelligent with those words you dont use other than when you want to be condescending. A couple means two. Next thing you know, a pair will also include 3? Gimme a break.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 11/18/18 3:26:35 PM #14:	cuttin_in_farm posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... cuttin_in_farm posted... A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective. Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition. I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up. The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive. Stop trying to sound intelligent with those words you dont use other than when you want to be condescending. A couple means two. Next thing you know, a pair will also include 3? Gimme a break. There was no reason to assume that a pair will suddenly equal 3 when no one uses it that way. And I don't know why you're too lazy to type "couple" into your search bar and hit enter. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:912624843] in What does ... [t:77214655]...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cuttin_in_farm posted...</cite> <quote>A couple, by definition, is two. This is not subjective.</quote> Usage of words can be subjective despite the dictionary offering a hard definition.</quote> I can make up definitions of words and just claim its subjective.. This is why people have no communication skills. They dont know that words have specific meanings, and that you cant just make shit up.</quote> The English language is fluid and has no governing authority. Dictionaries reflect usage but not dictate usage. They are also non-exhaustive.</quote> Stop trying to sound intelligent with those words you dont use other than when you want to be condescending. A couple means two. Next thing you know, a pair will also include 3? Gimme a break.</quote> There was no reason to assume that a pair will suddenly equal 3 when no one uses it that way. And I don't know why you're too lazy to type "couple" into your search bar and hit enter.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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