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The Gostak Distims the Doshes

The Gostak Distims the Doshes

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Gostak From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gostak is a meaningless noun that is used in the phrase "the gostak distims the doshes", which is an example of how it is possible to derive meaning from the syntax of a sentence even if the referents of the terms are entirely unknown.
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A parody of a Wikipedia article defines “gostak” using the nonsense phrase “the gostak distims the doshes.” The joke demonstrates that grammar and syntax can convey meaning even when all the words are invented, making it a reaction to confusing but oddly understandable statements.

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