tall
It means big in the vertical sense. Actually there are several meanings, one of which is "large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree". However, a "tall" coffee at Starbucks is actually the smallest of the three. Thus tall is short in Starbuckese. Take back the word! Next time you order at Starbucks, ask for a SMALL coffee!

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