Etymology

poe

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Today it means: A person whose views, statements, or behaviour are so extreme or satirical that it is impossible to tell whether they are sincere or parodic. Full definition →

Old Norse pái
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poe · noun1

Derived from the Hokkien 桮 (“poe”)

Poe · proper noun2

  1. Old Norse · derived frompái“peacock”
  2. English todayPoe

A nickname from Old Norse pái (“peacock”). This surname is also well established in Ireland.

Poe · noun, verb3

From Poe's law, an Internet adage coined by Nathan Poe in 2005 on the Christian Forums website. Originally applied to religious fundamentalism, the term has since broadened to describe any situation where parody and sincerity are indistinguishable.

Words from the same roots

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