Coal-ictionary Definition 1: The Original

Professor Punsley's Coal-ictionary, where words are defined with a dash of whimsy.

C: The Uncooperative Mineral

A type of mineral that's always causing trouble. Like, have you ever tried to clean coal from a rug? Forget about it. It's like trying to scrub off a bad habit.

Etymology: Coal-ictionary sources indicate that coal was first discovered in 1800 BCE by a caveman with a bad habit of getting dirty.

Example sentence: "I'm so sick of cleaning up after this coal dust explosion in the break room."

See Also: Coal-ictionary Definition 2, The Unreliable Source

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