New meanings for old words – part three

Depend n That part of the swimming pool where you can just touch the bottom with your toes, while still having your head above the water. This point in the pool varies with the height of the individual concerned.

Intuition n The feeling that you really should have paid attention in class at school rather than having to pay for private lessons.

Intention n The desire to stay under canvas during the night, which slowly seeps away as the temperature drops. You end up staying in the local hotel overnight instead.

Drastic n When camping in the forest, these are the final two pieces of wood that you are prepared to rub together to try and start a fire.

Sober v To weep out loud because it is early in the morning and you haven’t had a drink in over 8 hours. You aren’t an alcoholic though, you just enjoy a drink, don’t you?

Stereotype n One of those people to whom it is really important to have the most up-to-date and in fashion method to play their music.