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Semantics
The main purpose for internet forums.
The study of discussing the meaning/interpretation of words or groups of words within a certain context; usually in order to win some form of argument.

Now come on, let's not get bogged down in semantics.
By Ula
Semantics
The study of the meaning of words.

Often misused when quibbling about something someone said. In that context, the statement "That's only semantics" would be more aptly phrased as "You're just 'splitting hairs on word meanings."

Often used within the phrase "That's only semantics":
-- as a blanket repudiation of precise communication.

-- by persons advocating 'subjective feelings' over 'objective description' as a mainstay of communication.

The very concept of semantics is frequently disparaged by wishy-washy passive-aggressives who refuse to be accountable for their careless use of language or their deplorable lack of education.

Skater-boy was too lazy to choose his words carefully, unaware that without semantics, even his street drivel would be incomprehensible.
By Joey
Semantics
My understanding of the term "semantics" is that words can be manipulated to influence human thought and action. Mr. George Orwell had a good grasp of the concept, for example "Newspeak". Please look up "semantics" in a dictionary for a more professional definition.

An example of the use of semantics is: "Foetus" as compared to "unborn child".
By Feliza
Semantics
A word used by fuzzy thinkers to defend nonsensical statements.

Riley: "Barack Obama is Irish!"

MacDonagh: "Well, his great-great-grandfather was born in Ireland and emigrated to the US, but Obama himself was not born in Ireland, did not grow up in Ireland and has never lived in Ireland ... Does he have an Irish passport?"

Riley: "That's just semantics. Obama is Irish!"
By Marjory
Semantics
An argument, or a type of guarantee that the outcome of your statement can be taken in two or more ways which will benefit you in either way it’s perceived. The *careful* use of semantics can be applied to situations which allow you to be right in any reverse query. You’re basically using their own ignorance against them. See example...

“I put up an ad on craigslist and used your picture.” This could mean the person used a picture that the other party has taken of them, or they used a picture of the other party. The answer has been concealed within semantics and incomplete phrasing.
By Loretta
Semanter
Someone who coined a term or gave a known word a new meaning.

Who came up with the idea of naming internet services as being in the cloud? Joe, the semanter.
By Halette
Semantic
When your male partner gets all romantic with his semen.

It's so semantic when my boyfriend gives me a pearl necklace.
By Coral
Semantics
If it walks like a fish and it barks like a fish, then it's a fish.

Amanda Mercedes C: You're such a fucking narcissist.
Dan: That's only semantics, miss lady. You should just call me a bastard.
Amanda: Piglet.
By Yoko
Semanticate
v. tr. (from the adj. semantic); the intended meaning (implicit or explicit) of an individual’s communication; that which is trying to be communicated by an individual.

When I speak of ‘freedom’ I do not mean the bland and passive ‘freedom from’ commitment or responsibility that is too often semanticated.
By Charo
Semantics
It means "Them Antics" but it sounds like a French guy is saying it so he says sem antics.

You are talkative of penis bathouse fuckwash because of previously using dirty semantics that are still believed by you you porno fuckwash.
By Kimberlyn