**Compound Nouns:** *The first part tells us what kind of object or person it is, or what its purpose is. The second part identifies the object or person in question. Compound nouns often have a meaning that is different, or more specific, than the two separate words.* What kind of ~~object~~ or person= butthole (~~an anus~~; an irritating or contemptible person). ~~object~~/person = surfers (a person who rides a wave toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard; a person who rides on the roof or outside of a fast-moving vehicle for excitement; a person who spends time using the internet.) ***butthole-surfer:*** an irritating or contemptible person who rides a wave toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard an irritating or contemptible person who rides on the roof or outside of a fast-moving vehicle for excitement an irritating or contemptible person who spends time using the internet

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