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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky
Maybe he meant the other definition of "privy":
An outdoor toilet; an outhouse.
A toilet.
Speaking of definitions, here's a good one for him:
il·lit·er·ate /ɪˈlɪtərɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[i-lit-er-it] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. unable to read and write: an illiterate group.
2. having or demonstrating very little or no education.
3. showing lack of culture, esp. in language and literature.
4. displaying a marked lack of knowledge in a particular field: He is musically illiterate.
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Hey, thanks! I found a great one for you:
pre•ten•tious
\pri-ˈten(t)-shəs\
adjective
1: characterized by pretension: as a: making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing)
2: making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : ambitious
Ex: "A veterinary assistant pretentiously pointed out others spelling and grammar errors, while she herself never bothered to become a credentialed doctor.”
See also: Hypocrite