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Definition Essay: My Word
Evans, Erika
English 101
Definition Essay
February 1, 2011
My Word In today’s time our vocabularies have widened greatly. Using different languages or missing words are not uncommon. Many different places use various slang terms in conversation. Janky is a term that originated from a Truett McConnell student. It has many definitions and can be used in various forms. It was created as a universal meaning for many different sayings or emotions. Many words in our language today have been made into slang terms. Janky is a prime example, but it is a word completely capable of being useful in the English vocabulary. Janky is an unknown word that was created at Truett McConnell College. The word was created at a small table in the Truett
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