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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

One word substitution

plz will u tell me one word substitution for one who loves cars
  

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Offhand, the only single word I can think of is "petrolhead", which is a colloquial term used in the UK. g. the US), and it's only appropriate in casual language.

— Mr Wordy

  • Offhand, the only single word I can think of is "petrolhead", which is a colloquial term used in the UK.
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  • the US), and it's only appropriate in casual language.
  • org/wiki/List_of_British_words_not_widely_used_in_the_United_States ), US equivalents are "gearhead" and "motorhead".
  • I don't think either of those words would be understood in the UK.
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Offhand, the only single word I can think of is "petrolhead", which is a colloquial term used in the UK. I'm not sure if it would be understood in other English-speaking parts of the world (e.g. the US), and it's only appropriate in casual language. According to Wikipedia (
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I didn't scan the list, but you can start here:

http://www.wordnik.com/lists/phile-words
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And what is the one-word substitution for one who loves one-word substitutions? We seem to have so many of those around here!
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khoffAnd what is the one-word substitution for one who loves one-word substitutions? We seem to have so many of those around here!

Will Shortz (of NY Times) has many fans all over the world, it would seem.
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There must actually be a word for crossword puzzle fanatic.
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khoff
There must actually be a word for crossword puzzle fanatic.


cruciverbalist
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Yes, that's it! Thanks!
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Anonymousplz will u tell me one word substitution for one who loves cars

autophile?

CJ
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