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    [Adjective]  | "opaque" | \ ō-ˈpāk \


    1: blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity

    2: hard to understand or explain

    3: obtuse, thickheaded

    Origin: 1641 ;

     Latin opacus see: ;

    [Noun]  | "opaque projector" 


    1: a projector using reflected light for projecting an image of an opaque object or matter on an opaque support

    Origin: 1951 ;

    [Adjective]  | "opaque" 


    1: having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning;


      * e.g., " ... somehow listeners seem to connect with the songwriter, despite his deeply personal, often opaque lyrics "




    2: not seen or understood clearly;


      * e.g., " ... an opaque remark that seemed to hint that there would be future retaliation "




    3: not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily;


      * e.g., " ... people are sometimes rude to her, but fortunately she's too opaque to realize what's happening "




     [ "opaque" ]

    1: Occasionally used as slang for "absurd" or "nonsensical".

      * e.g.,  ... "So the rabbit went into the dishwasher." 

     [ "opaque" ]

    1: People can't see through you 'Oh ure so opaque get lost'

      * e.g.,  ... 'Oh ure so opaque get lost' 

     [ "Opaque" ]

    1: When something is not as good as it could be/should be

      * e.g.,  ... Man, that concert last night was kinda Opaque. 

     [ "Opaque" ]

    1: Very cranky, oblivious, or uptight.

      * e.g.,  ...  Hey, Craig is being so opaque! 

     [ "Opaque Ghost" ]

    1: An ugly sad boi you know. Usually watches anime and gets stoned all day. Often travel in packs at music venues.

      * e.g.,  ... 1st girl: "Hey do you know opaque ghost?" 

     [ "opaque deer" ]

    1: An animal, usually portrayed as blocking tweets with its own body, which can turn clear upon call to do so.

      * e.g.,  ... I can't see what you're saying! Turn the opaque deer clear! 

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