What has more influence; literal meaning or emotional feel?
I recently lost my Pappa. He was my beloved caregiver and called me ‘Bugger’ and ‘Little Bugger’.
I happen to know the meaning of the word ranges from a vulgar slang term to a mild swear.
However, when Pappa called me his Little Bugger, I always felt warm with love and affection and ran to him.
So, I was just wondering, in your opinion, what is stronger: the literal meaning or the emotional feel?
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