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    This term is derived from the name of an aquatic creature and can be used to describe the characteristics of one under the influence of narcotics. When used as a verb it relates to a competitive 'sport' where those who are very pliable succeed. What is the term and can you provide an example?

    Question #72794. Asked by wendypj. (Nov 30 06 2:08 AM)


    lanfranco

    		Well, wendy, Q#72790 asks "What is gurning?" and this term seems to fit your description (particularly the use of the term to describe the facial expressions of people using Ecstasy). sjhodges825 provided a site with a picture of someone in "gurning" mode.

    Nov 30 06, 12:21 PM
    wendypj

    		That's what I get for taking a call half way through writing a question! - someone else had obviously been reading the same article as me and posted their question in the meantime. Hey ho...

    Nov 30 06, 10:11 PM

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