Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: 0605 exploits

👉 The word "exploits" is a misused term that can be both funny and unsettling. Let's explore this term together!

Definition: Explorers have often used the phrase "exploit[ed]" in order to refer to a method, process, or device designed specifically for exploiting others' resources or vulnerabilities. For instance: - In the 19th century, when explorers were trying to navigate through dangerous areas like the Arctic, they would often use the term "exploit[ing] the ice" to describe a method of travel known as floating ice (which can be used by humans in extreme cold). Example Sentence: "So, if you're planning on going out on a solo adventure and want to exploit someone's weakness, what do you call it? 'Tsunami attack' or something?" This example sentence is meant to make a pun about the word "exploit[ing]" instead of saying it in an academic way. It's like comparing "exploiting" with something that can cause damage, which isn't exactly accurate. But it captures the playful tone and absurdity of the term. So there you have it, folks! The word 'exploits' is both a misnomer (as in "ticking off someone") and an edgy way to describe using one's own resources or abilities for personal gain. It's like saying something is a "way to exploit someone's trust" but not really exploiting anything.