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used by nerds (especially in TED talks) in place of the word "be" to make themselves sound smarter, particularly when "be" precedes an adjective.

These illustrations might be helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = Meh...
These illustrations might prove helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = This guy knows what he's talking about.

by trexred March 27, 2016

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used by nerds (especially in TED talks) in place of "be", particularly when it precedes an adjective, to make themselves sound smarter.

These illustrations might be helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = Meh...
These illustrations might prove helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = This guy knows exactly what he's talking about.

by trexred March 27, 2016

6👍 1👎