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yoyo ma

not a rap star, porn star, or yo mama. He is an accomplished professional cello player.

correct: Yoyo Ma performed for the Prime Minister of Prague yesterday. incorrect: Yoyo Ma gave the Prime Minister a lap dance, ya ho.

nani

(informal) Japanese for "What?" You're always hearing this in anime and reading it in manga, and it's basically a simple response to anything confusing, offensive, or mysterious. Can be used in virtually any situation. Plus you sound all cosmopolite if you can speak in Japanese.

1) "Nani?" Trans: I beg your pardon? 2) "Nani?!" T: Did you just say what I think you said?! 3) "Nani kore?" T: What is this? 4) "Nani..." T: This is all so mysterious and intriguing...I wonder what it all could mean. have fun.