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Thread #108688   Message #2265046
Posted By: Azizi
17-Feb-08 - 10:18 PM
Thread Name: Why is Kumbaya a dirty word?
Subject: RE: Why is Kumbaya a dirty word?
Hmm, I thought I saw the definition "corny" in that dictionary entry, but apparently not.

Are corny and sappy what you meant by "twee", Richard? Those descriptors seems to fit what some people think of the song Kumbaya instead of [the American definitions of] "affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint".