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[–] 37 points 1 year ago (1 child)

whelm /wĕlm, hwĕlm/
transitive verb

  1. To cover with water; submerge.
  2. To overwhelm.
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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Technically correct (still the best kind of correct). However, the meaning has changed a but due to the word's falling into disuse. Colloquially, it is now used as a mid-point between overwhelmed and underwhelmed, describing a situation as a mundane experience. Not disappointing, too stimulating, or even satisfying; just neutral ("Tell my wife I said 'Hello'").

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