Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A realist; one who considers only things or objects; a practical or matter-of-fact person.

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  • noun A realist; one who considers only things or objects.
  • noun A practical or matter-of-fact person.

Etymologies

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From thing +‎ -er.

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Examples

  • You may already be familiar with my purely academic penchant for hentai games, even alarmingly-themed ones -- believe it or not, although I've heard quite a bit about RapeLay (it's been an internet phenom since long before this Amazon thinger), I couldn't quite bring myself to play it.

    Archive 2009-02-01 SVGL 2009

  • You may already be familiar with my purely academic penchant for hentai games, even alarmingly-themed ones -- believe it or not, although I've heard quite a bit about RapeLay (it's been an internet phenom since long before this Amazon thinger), I couldn't quite bring myself to play it.

    Was RapeLay 'Asking For It'? SVGL 2009

  • I've received a few submissions for my crazy idea, and I also received a lot of ideas/suggestions from readers, so I thought I'd post a few more specific guidelines on the "SVGDL" thinger that I've been kicking around.

    Archive 2008-11-01 SVGL 2008

  • I've received a few submissions for my crazy idea, and I also received a lot of ideas/suggestions from readers, so I thought I'd post a few more specific guidelines on the "SVGDL" thinger that I've been kicking around.

    More on Sexy Videogamedeveloperland SVGL 2008

  • All she has to do is put it under the photo thinger and then add a border... :p

    The Problem With Phone Orders Jen 2009

  • It annoys me that I can't respond to specific comments on this thinger.

    Swap-o-nanza Presents 2009

  • Nonetheless, I am bringing a big water toy gun thinger that will hose everyone involved, because that, my friends, is how I roll.

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - My Trip: Day Four 2007

  • I hope David Shuster asked something about the call-jamming thinger or “Forni-gate” for national broadcast, so we can watch him squirm.

    Firedoglake » Nedrenaline 2006

  • I hated Chloe's 80s bubble jacket hideous thinger.

    One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited 2006

  • I'm not following how this is making the game easier, even in that non-game-but-play thinger called Second Life.

    Hunt and Peck? 2006

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    September 10, 2008

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    September 10, 2008

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    September 10, 2008

  • Baku Enya buy.

    September 14, 2008