oʊˈwʌn adjective
comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively): Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.
Origin:
1985–90
1985–90
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| Main Entry: | 101 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | basic, elementary knowledge; basic knowledge offered in course form |
| Example: | Welcome to Dr. Day's English 101 Class! |
| Etymology: | from the numbering of introductory college coursework |
| Usage: | always used after a subject or field term, e.g. Zen 101 |
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101
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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