Disconfect is a verb, meaning to "clean" a piece of candy dropped on the floor by blowing off any debris. It is used to describe any action in which a person removes anything that may have gotten on the candy after picking it up off the ground.
What's its origin?
It is unclear where the word actually originated, but it is a combination of the words disinfect and confection. Disinfect is a verb meaning to destroy the growth of microorganisms. It is often used when referring to cleaning surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. A confection is a sweet food, such as candy or cake. The combination of these definitions form the meaning of the word disconfect.
This word is most commonly used by teenagers and young adults. Although not used in conversation regularly, it can be heard most often in high schools in the United States.
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Connotations
Disconfect has a few connotations that are important to know before using it. It is most often used in reference to people who don't mind eating food off the floor. These actions may be thought of as "dirty" or "unrefined". This word would never be used when speaking to someone with exceptional manners or etiquette. The word "disconfect" should also never be used in a formal setting. It is strictly an informal word used in casual conversation.
Examples of Proper Usage
The child attempted to disconfect the piece of chocolate he found on the kitchen floor, and didn't seem to mind that some dirt remained.
It is easier to disconfect dry foods than to disconfect moist or sticky foods.
Sally's mother said to Sally, "You better disconfect that carrot before putting it in the salad."
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- The "Five-Second Rule" is a "rule" regarding eating food that has fallen on the floor. It is said that if food falls on the ground, it is still safe to eat as long as it's picked up within five seconds. The origins of this widely used saying are unknown. It is used mostly by children and teenagers. Although the five-second rule has not been scientifically proven, many studies have been performed in response to it.
- The term "disconfect" can also be extended to other types of food. Although the word was derived from confection, it has now been used to refer to all kinds of food.
Connotations
Disconfect has a few connotations that are important to know before using it. It is most often used in reference to people who don't mind eating food off the floor. These actions may be thought of as "dirty" or "unrefined". This word would never be used when speaking to someone with exceptional manners or etiquette. The word "disconfect" should also never be used in a formal setting. It is strictly an informal word used in casual conversation.
Examples of Proper Usage
The child attempted to disconfect the piece of chocolate he found on the kitchen floor, and didn't seem to mind that some dirt remained.
It is easier to disconfect dry foods than to disconfect moist or sticky foods.
Sally's mother said to Sally, "You better disconfect that carrot before putting it in the salad."
Citations
Pictures from:
http://www.rollingway.com/babyblog/sebastian_haircut_lollipop.jpg
http://my.packexpo.com/companyfiles/36043/confection2.jpg
http://images.onnetworks.com/images/parentcode_5secrule_425x239.jpg
http://www.matsmatsmats.com/images/yoga/ns/Yoga-Mat-Cleaner-lg.jpg
