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incorporeal
/ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/
This word is highly formal and is rarely used in casual daily conversation. You will mostly find it in literature, philosophy, or legal documents. When talking about ghosts or spirits, it describes something that cannot be touched. When used in law, it refers to things you own that aren't physical objects, like a brand name or a patent.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the breakroom to avoid David.
Sarah
David wants a 'physical' mockup of the logo. Tell him I'm incorporeal today.
Jessica
Stop messing around and get back here before he loses it.
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Sarah uses 'incorporeal' as a joke to suggest she doesn't exist in the physical plane, effectively dodging her boss's request. Jessica's response 'loses it' is an idiom meaning to become extremely angry or lose emotional control.