Mocking Poor Grammar
Since 2007
A noun that is formed from a verb and which describes an action. In English it ends in -ing, eg 'the baking of bread' and 'Smoking damages your health'.
If it’s quality but low price furniture you’re looking for, steer well clear of this establishment in Nottingham.
Thanks to Samantha Moran for resisting the temptation to do ironic “air quotes” with her fingers and instead choosing to take these photos.
And what on earth are those arrows meant to mean? Baffling.
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