The word of the day game

[Tucker]

I thought this could be a lot of fun.
So how this works, the first person gives the word of the day and the next person has to put in the meaning of the word that was given and then add another word.
An interesting way to learn new words and laugh...

First word

Merkin

[leatherfaery]

vagina wig

new word: sargasm

[Soft*Silver]

:::raising my hand::::

excuse me but I cannot fathom a wig for said vagina...therefore i would like to know more about these words if at all possible. Why would anyone need a wig for said vagina?

great GREAT idea for a thread!

Sargasm; noun. A woman who fakes an orgasm during intercourse, the most humiliating thing a man can find out his girlfriend did.

pudenda

[leatherfaery]

softness please take a look at this website:

http://merkinworld.com/

It can reallllllllllllllllllllllly give you a better idea. :praying:

actually its a pubic wig. :)

[Tucker]

Pudenda: The Latin word for "shame," some Victorian clown thought it would be a great euphemism for female genitalia, possibly because he felt shame for wanting to see some.


Nudiusterian

[leatherfaery]

::someone who rides horseback naked

Lady Godiva was the most popular and well known nudiusterian


real definition: adjective
of the day before yesterday

'' 1647 WARD Simp. Cobler 26 When I heare a..Gentledame inquire..what is the nudiustertian fashion of the Court; I mean the very newest.
(Source: Complete Oxford English Dictionary)



pregret

[Soft*Silver]

OMG...how sensual! I love it! They even have a Hello Kitty one! Thank you for the education....who'd have thought a word post would open up (heh) a new world for me!

I have to laugh because my last employers name was Merkin..wonder if he knew...giggling...

softness please take a look at this website:

http://merkinworld.com/

It can reallllllllllllllllllllllly give you a better idea. :praying:

actually its a pubic wig. :)

[leatherfaery]

SIZE="7"]lachrymal[/SIZE]



Bumping this cuz it's fun.

[leatherfaery]

lachrymal


Sorry no hint.

[Soft*Silver]

lachrymal tear duct gland


frotteurism

[leatherfaery]

Frotteurism refers to a paraphilic interest in rubbing, usually one's pelvis or erect penis, against a non-consenting person for sexual gratification.

source:wikipedia


xenodocheionology

[Gemme]

Frotteurism refers to a paraphilic interest in rubbing, usually one's pelvis or erect penis, against a non-consenting person for sexual gratification.

source:wikipedia


xenodocheionology

Babylon English
(Amusing Slang) love of hotels, love of motels and inns

I'm stoked because I actually KNEW that one! :freak:

KAKISTOCRACY

[LeftWriteFemme]

[B]

KAKISTOCRACY

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/02/20/21n_cheney,0.jpg


Government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens.








cingulotomy

[Cin]

cingulotomy

a procedure in brain surgery to alleviate intractable pain by producing lesions in the tissue of the cingulate gyrus of the frontal lobe. The operation interrupts the fibers of the white matter in the gyrus by the stereotactic application of heat or cold.
Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.

Obdurate

I know it's not a big fancy word but I like the sound of it. I just read Stephen King's newest novel and he uses the word frequently throughout the book. obdurate obdurate obdurate obdurate obdurate...i just love the way it rolls around when I say it.

[Slowpurr]

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Obdurate

I know it's not a big fancy word but I like the sound of it. I just read Stephen King's newest novel and he uses the word frequently throughout the book. obdurate obdurate obdurate obdurate obdurate...i just love the way it rolls around when I say it.[/QUOTE]

Definition of OBDURATE
1
a : stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing b : hardened in feelings
2
: resistant to persuasion or softening influences

I love me some:COLLOQUIALISMs

[Cin]

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I love me some:COLLOQUIALISMs

A colloquialism is a word or phrase that is common in everyday, unconstrained conversation rather than in formal speech, academic writing, or paralinguistics.[1] Dictionaries often display colloquial words and phrases with the abbreviation colloq. as an identifier. Colloquialisms are sometimes referred to collectively as "youknowhatitis language"

Ya wanna go to the packy? colloq.

bubulcitate

[sarahwho]

bubulcitate

Bubulcitate: It means to cry out like a cowboy.

This word makes me laugh just by the enormity of it.

floccinaucinihilipilification

[Cin]

Bubulcitate: It means to cry out like a cowboy.

This word makes me laugh just by the enormity of it.

floccinaucinihilipilification

LOL. I can certainly understand that.

noun
Rare . the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).


maledicent

[sarahwho]

maledicent

Definition of MALEDICENT
1
archaic : addicted to speaking evil
2
archaic : slanderous
Origin of MALEDICENT
L maledicent-, maledicens, pres. part. of maledicere to speak evil

Pronk

[Kätzchen]

Pronk

I didn't know the meaning of the word "Pronk" but I should have known, because when I'm out and about, doing any sort of thing (i.e., shopping, going for a drive or hanging out with friends), I often times say that what I am doing is, "Gazelling around the universe."

Pronk (def): involves the observed behavioral reaction of a Gazelle (or Gazelles) as they leap with fright, straight up in the air, when being pursued by a predator.

I must be part Gazelle because when someone takes me by surprise or tries to scare me by surprise, I usually jump straight up in the air.


New word: Arctoid

[Kätzchen]

Pluviophile

Meaning: a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.

[homoe]

Pluviophile

Meaning: a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.

This is a great word! I had no idea there was a name for people who love and enjoy rain..........

[Kätzchen]

This is a great word! I had no idea there was a name for people who love and enjoy rain..........

I saw it while riding the train.....the little reader boards above riders which tell you about important rider updates or sometimes it's poetry or in this case, it was an 'word of the day' (which I think was sponsored by Powell's Books or Multnomah County Library). :balloon:

[homoe]

Borborygmus................

[Kätzchen]

Sashsquatsch

[Kätzchen]

Malapropism

def: the unintentional and humorous misuse of an word or phrase.

[Kätzchen]

Snowflakes

0IagRZBvLtw

[C0LLETTE]

behooves................

[Bèsame*]

Glamour. ......

[C0LLETTE]

blasphemy...........

[Kätzchen]

.....Purple.....

[Kätzchen]

Verklempt

. . . . . . .

[Bèsame*]

......Bazinga....

[Kätzchen]

Previous Word: Bazinga (def: the usage of this interjection catchphrase was popularized by Sheldon Cooper in the American sitcom "The Big Bang Theory").


New Word: Toyetic.

[homoe]

Toyetic is a term referring to the suitability of a media property, such as a cartoon or movie, for merchandising tie-in lines of licensed toys, games and novelties.


New word.... Bitcoin

[Kätzchen]

Homoe's word: Bitcoin.

DEF: an digital currency in which encryption techniques are utilized to regulate the generation of said currency and to verify the transfer of funds.

New Word: Nightowl. :giggle:

[homoe]

Night-owl.....A person who is habitually active or wakeful at night when they really should be in bed sleeping.



verklempt...

[Kätzchen]

Previous Word: Verklempt.....

Def: to be overwhelmed by emotion.... to experience something very deeply, to the point of tears.

NEW Word: Chivalry.

[homoe]

Chivalry.............

The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight or butch, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.

Vapors...southern meaning if possible

[Kätzchen]

Homoe's New Word: Vapors (southern regional meaning).....

Correct me please if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that Vapors might carry significant meaning which leans toward.....Swooning. To say that one experiences the Vapors is to say that one is swooning, overcome by emotion.....similar to experience of Verklempt (possibly?).


NEW WORD: Scrumptious

[homoe]

Homoe's New Word: Vapors (southern regional meaning).....

Correct me please if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that Vapors might carry significant meaning which leans toward.....Swooning. To say that one experiences the Vapors is to say that one is swooning, overcome by emotion.....similar to experience of Verklempt (possibly?).


NEW WORD: Scrumptious

.......:hangloose:........

[homoe]

scrumptious...

(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious. delicious, delectable, mouthwatering, tasty, appetizing, rich, savory, flavorful, toothsome;
(of a person) very attractive.

conundrum...........

[Kätzchen]

Homoe's New Word: Conundrum.....

Def (meaning): an dilemma, which proves to be difficult to solve, and might even seem paradoxical by design.

New Word: Impeccable.....

[homoe]

Homoe's New Word: Conundrum.....

Def (meaning): an dilemma, which proves to be difficult to solve, and might even seem paradoxical by design.

New Word: Impeccable.....

Of behavior, performance, or appearance; in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.

new word robotize............

[Kätzchen]

Of behavior, performance, or appearance; in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.

new word: robotize............

Homoe's New Word: Robotize

Def: I was going to say that it's the ability to mechanically lift Buicks repeatedly, but it's probably more along the lines of the concept of the mechanization of technology to serve post-industrial social human needs? Simply said: to convert an production system to operate by robotics.

New Word: Calligraphy

[homoe]

Homoe's New Word: Robotize

Def: I was going to say that it's the ability to mechanically lift Buicks repeatedly, but it's probably more along the lines of the concept of the mechanization of technology to serve post-industrial social human needs? Simply said: to convert an production system to operate by robotics.

New Word: Calligraphy

The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

New word sarsaparilla......

[Kätzchen]

The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

New word sarsaparilla......

Sarsasparilla (def): this is an plant belonging to the grid of Smilax, Smilax Ornata specifically. It's used as an flavoring in soft drinks like Root Beer or you could buy it in bark form to steep as an medicinal tea. Sarsasparilla has been used to treat skin conditions such as Eczema or for arthritic conditions too.

New Word: Sashsquatch

[homoe]

Sarsasparilla (def): this is an plant belonging to the grid of Smilax, Smilax Ornata specifically. It's used as an flavoring in soft drinks like Root Beer or you could buy it in bark form to steep as an medicinal tea. Sarsasparilla has been used to treat skin conditions such as Eczema or for arthritic conditions too.

New Word: Sashsquatch

A hairy creature that lives in the Pacific Northwest that I may or may not of been accused of being..........


new word cavort............

[cathexis]

The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

New word sarsaparilla......

A plant, abundant in the American Old West, from which herbal medicine can be made to treat illnesses from psoriasis to venereal diseases. Also, the most common drink of the Old West was made from it, and continues to be consumed today.


New word: spake

[homoe]

A plant, abundant in the American Old West, from which herbal medicine can be made to treat illnesses from psoriasis to venereal diseases. Also, the most common drink of the Old West was made from it, and continues to be consumed today.

So is it similar to say root beer???

[Kätzchen]

A hairy creature that lives in the Pacific Northwest that I may or may not of been accused of being..........


new word cavort............

Cavort (def): To gazelle around the universe (to go shopping, dining, I'm general --to have fun). :giggle:

NEW word: Aristotillean....

[homoe]

Cavort (def): To gazelle around the universe (to go shopping, dining, I'm general --to have fun). :giggle:

NEW word: Aristotillean....

A student of Aristotle or an adherent of his philosophy.


new word quaff

[homoe]

Cavort (def): To gazelle around the universe (to go shopping, dining, I'm general --to have fun). :giggle:

NEW word: Aristotillean....

Cavort is sometimes used by journalists to suggest that people were behaving in a playfully sexual way, but then again that would fall under the category as fun one could say............:giggle:

[Kätzchen]

A student of Aristotle or an adherent of his philosophy.


new word quaff

Quaff (Def): an hot aromatic cup of tea .....

New Word: Ambitious

[homoe]

Quaff (Def): an hot aromatic cup of tea .....

New Word: Ambitious

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.A plan or piece of work intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve.

new word levo......

[Kätzchen]

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.A plan or piece of work intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve.

new word levo......

Levo- (Def): primarily used to indicate location of anything on the left hand side (to the left). First observed in text circa 1906.

New Word: Serendipity

[homoe]

Levo- (Def): primarily used to indicate location of anything on the left hand side (to the left). First observed in text circa 1906.

New Word: Serendipity

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. :hangloose:

new word guilloche

[cathexis]

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. :hangloose:

new word guilloche

a precise architectural decorative design

[Kätzchen]

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. :hangloose:

new word guilloche

Guilloché (Def): this term refers to an intricate design technique, such as you'd see on an thimble for sewing, that beaded, imbedded ornate design in metal and also seen in jewelry ---Specifically rings.

New Word: Delicacy

[homoe]

Guilloché (Def): this term refers to an intricate design technique, such as you'd see on an thimble for sewing, that beaded, imbedded ornate design in metal and also seen in jewelry ---Specifically rings.

New Word: Delicacy

A fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness. Something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, etc. The quality of being easily broken or damaged; fragility. The quality of requiring or involving great care or tact.

new word blini.

[cathexis]

A fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness. Something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, etc. The quality of being easily broken or damaged; fragility. The quality of requiring or involving great care or tact.

new word blini.

Filled Russian/East European pancake



hasid

[homoe]

Filled Russian/East European pancake



hasid

A member of a strictly orthodox Jewish sect in Palestine in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC that opposed Hellenizing influences on their faith and supported the Maccabean revolt.

new word bleb..

[Kätzchen]

A member of a strictly orthodox Jewish sect in Palestine in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC that opposed Hellenizing influences on their faith and supported the Maccabean revolt.

new word bleb..

Bleb (def): an small blister on the skin.




New Word: Penultimate

[homoe]

Bleb (def): an small blister on the skin.




New Word: Penultimate

one in a series of things; second to the last.

new word jaunt........

[cathexis]

:pirate-steer:one in a series of things; second to the last.

new word jaunt........

a short or leisurely walk


new word: nepotism

[homoe]

:pirate-steer:

a short or leisurely walk


new word: nepotism

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

new word....saponify

[cathexis]

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

new word....saponify

to convert fats into soap


new word: catharsis :whip:

[homoe]

to convert fats into soap


new word: catharsis :whip:

A process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.


new word....licketysplit

[cathexis]

A process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.


new word....licketysplit

very quickly, forthwith, or stat



new word: dohickey

[Kätzchen]

A process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.


new word....licketysplit

I like that word! I'm going to day it means faster than lightening, someone who works at incredibly efficient speed with minimal, if not zero, errors.

New Word: Acersecomic

[homoe]

I like that word! I'm going to day it means faster than lightening, someone who works at incredibly efficient speed with minimal, if not zero, errors.

New Word: Acersecomic

A person whose hair has never been cut!

new word.........sinecure

[Kätzchen]

A person whose hair has never been cut!

new word.........sinecure

That's an very interesting term. ..... Sinecure (def):

An position which requires little to no work, yet gives the holder status or financial benefit.


New Word: Visceral

[homoe]

That's an very interesting term. ..... Sinecure (def):

An position which requires little to no work, yet gives the holder status or financial benefit.


New Word: Visceral

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.


Dillydally...........

[Kätzchen]

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.


Dillydally...........

Dillydally (def): to essentially waste time..... (BUT ,,,,, how do we know if dillydallying wastes time?)

New Word: Propensity

[homoe]

Dillydally (def): to essentially waste time..... (BUT ,,,,, how do we know if dillydallying wastes time?)

New Word: Propensity

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Sidebar: whenever I hear the word dillydally I always think of the scene in the movie Family Stone where that Owen guy tells Sarah Jessica Parker not to dillydally up there because they will be talking about her!

new word .Oust

[Bèsame*]

Celebration

http://canacopegdl.com/images/celebration/celebration-7.jpg

[cathexis]

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Sidebar: whenever I hear the word dillydally I always think of the scene in the movie Family Stone where that Owen guy tells Sarah Jessica Parker not to dillydally up there because they will be talking about her!

new word .Oust

to remove from an occupied position by force


new word: radical

[homoe]

to remove from an occupied position by force


new word: radical

Advocating for complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive change against the norm!


new word......kaput

[Kätzchen]

Advocating for complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive change against the norm!


new word......kaput


Kaput (def): when an thing becomes inoperable, doesn't function well, comes to an end (so to speak).

New Word: Mellifluous

[homoe]

Kaput (def): when an thing becomes inoperable, doesn't function well, comes to an end (so to speak).

New Word: Mellifluous

Of a voice or words, sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.


new word kazoo........

[Kätzchen]

Of a voice or words, sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.


new word kazoo........

Kazoo (def): those cute thingmabobs that make cute noises (I guess they were born in Kalamazoo?) :jester:

New Word: Bastion

[cathexis]

Kazoo (def): those cute thingmabobs that make cute noises (I guess they were born in Kalamazoo?) :jester:

New Word: Bastion

projecting part of a fortification or pertaining to the fortification


New Word: dialectic

[homoe]

Kazoo (def): those cute thingmabobs that make cute noises (I guess they were born in Kalamazoo?) :jester:

New Word: Bastion

Another meaning is an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

[homoe]

projecting part of a fortification or pertaining to the fortification


New Word: dialectic



The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. Inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.

new word..itinerant

[Kätzchen]

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. Inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.

new word: itinerant.....

Itinerant (def): to travel on an speaking circuit (example: as an traveling preacher or author promoting their book or social cause, etc)

New Word: Novaturient....

[homoe]

Itinerant (def): to travel on an speaking circuit (example: as an traveling preacher or author promoting their book or social cause, etc)

New Word: Novaturient....

Desiring or seeking powerful change in one's life, behavior, or situation.

new word shenanigans..............

[Kätzchen]

Desiring or seeking powerful change in one's life, behavior, or situation.

new word shenanigans..............

That's an favorite restaurant in town, out on Swan Island (somewhere, right on the river, BEST champagne brunch ever).

it's also an term which indicates shady tricks (of some sort or another).


New Word: Ultracrepidarian....

[homoe]

That's an favorite restaurant in town, out on Swan Island (somewhere, right on the river, BEST champagne brunch ever).

it's also an term which indicates shady tricks (of some sort or another).


New Word: Ultracrepidarian....

A person who expresses opinions on matters outside the scope of their knowledge or expertise.

new word abulia..

[Kätzchen]

A person who expresses opinions on matters outside the scope of their knowledge or expertise.

new word abulia..

abulia (def): the inability to act decisively, lack of motivation, etc.

New Word: Interloper

[homoe]

abulia (def): the inability to act decisively, lack of motivation, etc.

New Word: Interloper

A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

Sidebar: Whenever I hear this word I think of that movie Kids Are Alright

new word Quatrain.............

[Kätzchen]

A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

Sidebar: Whenever I hear this word I think of that movie Kids Are Alright

new word Quatrain.............

A stanza with four lines, and alternating rhythmic verse... (ABCB, AABB, etc)

New Word: Haiku

[homoe]

A stanza with four lines, and alternating rhythmic verse... (ABCB, AABB, etc)

New Word: Haiku

A Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.

new word Addax..

[cathexis]

A Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.

new word Addax..

White and Screwhorn Antelopes which live in the Sahara Desert


New Word: transistor

[homoe]

White and Screwhorn Antelopes which live in the Sahara Desert


New Word: transistor

A portable radio using circuits containing transistors rather than vacuum tubes.

new word Abbess..

[Kätzchen]

A portable radio using circuits containing transistors rather than vacuum tubes.

new word Abbess..

That's the head mother superior of the nun's abbey.....

New Word: AL fresco

[homoe]

That's the head mother superior of the nun's abbey.....

New Word: AL fresco

Dining outside which as some know I am not a big fan of, especially sitting in the hot summer sun, sweating, and watching flies fly about......not for me!

new word krater..

[cathexis]

Dining outside which as some know I am not a big fan of, especially sitting in the hot summer sun, sweating, and watching flies fly about......not for me!

new word krater..

a large vase for watering down wine


New Word: abyss

[homoe]

a large vase for watering down wine


New Word: abyss

A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

new word...........ague

[Kätzchen]

A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

new word...........ague

Ague (def): an illness which involves shivering with fever

<<<<~~ miss kätzchen is very ill, sick with fever.

New Word: Shepherd.... :rrose:

[homoe]

Ague (def): an illness which involves shivering with fever

<<<<~~ miss kätzchen is very ill, sick with fever.

New Word: Shepherd.... :rrose:

Someone who watches over others to make sure they are OK. To guide or direct in a particular direction.

new word debacle....

Feel better soon Miss Katz

[Kätzchen]

Someone who watches over others to make sure they are OK. To guide or direct in a particular direction.

new word debacle....

Feel better soon Miss Katz

*** tyvm homoe***

Debacle (def): most likely an unfavorable outcome, some sort of fiasco --- for example, The Great Depression was an long enduring fiasco which hurt lots of people due to the Dust Bowl, banks not able to protect earnings or savings, etc.

New Word: Liberacé....

[homoe]

*** tyvm homoe***

Debacle (def): most likely an unfavorable outcome, some sort of fiasco --- for example, The Great Depression was an long enduring fiasco which hurt lots of people due to the Dust Bowl, banks not able to protect earnings or savings, etc.

New Word: Liberacé....

Flamboyant homosexual piano player who was adored by women just the same.

Sidebar: He grew up on Milwaukee's south side.

new word yelp......(not the website)

[Kätzchen]

Flamboyant homosexual piano player who was adored by women just the same.

Sidebar: He grew up on Milwaukee's south side.

new word yelp......(not the website)
Yelp (def): to wince from pain???? Right, homoe???

New Word: Cinematic

[homoe]

Yelp (def): to wince from pain???? Right, homoe???

New Word: Cinematic

Relating to motion pictures.


Sidebar: I guess it could be from pain or even maybe joy


new word... yen (not the Japan currency)

[Kätzchen]

Relating to motion pictures.


Sidebar: I guess it could be from pain or even maybe joy


new word... yen (not the Japan currency)

An affinity for and the deep desire to want or crave something very attractive or desireable....

New Word: solstice

[cathexis]

An affinity for and the deep desire to want or crave something very attractive or desireable....

New Word: solstice

night of shortest or longest night depending on axis of earth in relation to moon


New Word: planetoid

[homoe]

night of shortest or longest night depending on axis of earth in relation to moon


New Word: planetoid

Another term for asteroid.

new word tomfoolery

[Esme nha Maire]

Another term for asteroid.

new word tomfoolery

Playful or foolish behaviour.

new word: defenestration

[homoe]

Playful or foolish behaviour.

new word: defenestration

The action of throwing someone or something out of a window. Also the action of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority.

new word parsimonious

[Kätzchen]

The action of throwing someone or something out of a window. Also the action of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority.

new word parsimonious

Parsimonious (def): unwillingness to spend lots of money, to be excessively frugal.

New Word: Sacerdotal

[homoe]

Parsimonious (def): unwillingness to spend lots of money, to be excessively frugal.

New Word: Sacerdotal

The existence, nature, system, or functions of priesthood.

new word traduce..........

[Kätzchen]

The existence, nature, system, or functions of priesthood.

new word traduce..........

Trade (def): to speak badly about an person....

New Word: Confabulate

[homoe]

Trade (def): to speak badly about an person....

New Word: Confabulate

Engage in conversation; talk.

new word vitriolic

[Kätzchen]

Engage in conversation; talk.

new word vitriolic

to engage in very disturbing behaviors and express views which go against any rational line of meaning.

New Word: Enlightenment

[homoe]

to engage in very disturbing behaviors and express views which go against any rational line of meaning.

New Word: Enlightenment

Given an education, learning, or knowledge. Seeing in a different way after being educated on a certain item or way of thinking.

new word temporize..

[Kätzchen]

Given an education, learning, or knowledge. Seeing in a different way after being educated on a certain item or way of thinking.

new word temporize..

Temporize (def): to avoid commitment in order to gain time.

New Word: Ethereal

[homoe]

Temporize (def): to avoid commitment in order to gain time.

New Word: Ethereal

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.


new word soiree

[Kätzchen]

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.


new word soiree

Soiree (def): an private evening get-together, in a private setting, for conversation or music or to watch an movie....by private invitation only.

New Word: Elysian

[homoe]

Soiree (def): an private evening get-together, in a private setting, for conversation or music or to watch an movie....by private invitation only.

New Word: Elysian

blissful; delightful.

new word sybaritic..

[Kätzchen]

blissful; delightful.

new word sybaritic..

I had to look this word up because I don't recall ever knowing about this word.....

Sybaritic (def): fond of luxury, comfort items of luxury.

New Word: Selcouth

[homoe]

I had to look this word up because I don't recall ever knowing about this word.....

Sybaritic (def): fond of luxury, comfort items of luxury.

New Word: Selcouth

Strange, unusual, rare, unfamiliar, marvelous, or wondrous.:hangloose: I've had to look up a few too


new word saturnine...

[Kätzchen]

Strange, unusual, rare, unfamiliar, marvelous, or wondrous.:hangloose: I've had to look up a few too


new word saturnine...

Saturnine (def): an adjective used to describe an dark, moody, gloomy countenance (???).

New Word: Telekinetic

[homoe]

Saturnine (def): an adjective used to describe an dark, moody, gloomy countenance (???).

New Word: Telekinetic

The production of motion in objects as by a spiritualistic medium without contact or other physical means.

new word..tryst

[Kätzchen]

The production of motion in objects as by a spiritualistic medium without contact or other physical means.

new word..tryst

That word has such Shakespearean overtones *LOL*

Tryst (def): an private agreement between lovers to meet ....

New Word: Colloquial

[homoe]

That word has such Shakespearean overtones *LOL*

Tryst (def): an private agreement between lovers to meet ....

New Word: Colloquial


Language used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

new word......ebullient

[Kätzchen]

Language used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

new word......ebullient

Ebullient (def): to be cheerful and full.of life. :)

New Word: Effervescence

[homoe]

Ebullient (def): to be cheerful and full.of life. :)

New Word: Effervescence

Vivacity and enthusiasm. Also bubbles in a liquid; fizz.


new word..antediluvian

[Kätzchen]

Vivacity and enthusiasm. Also bubbles in a liquid; fizz.


new word..antediluvian

Antediluvian (def): belong to the time before the biblical flood.

nice word find, homoe! :)

New Word: Righteous

[homoe]

Antediluvian (def): belong to the time before the biblical flood.

nice word find, homoe! :)

New Word: Righteous

A person or conduct morally right or justifiable; virtuous.

new word.....aphrodisiac

[Kätzchen]

A person or conduct morally right or justifiable; virtuous.

new word.....aphrodisiac

Aphrodisiac (def): that certain mixture of tangible or intangible elements which cause feelings of arousal.

New Word: Reverberato

[homoe]

Aphrodisiac (def): that certain mixture of tangible or intangible elements which cause feelings of arousal.

New Word: Reverberato

A stereo speaker? Some sort of furnace thingy?


new word....salubrious

[Kätzchen]

A stereo speaker? Some sort of furnace thingy?


new word....salubrious


Homoe, an reverberato is an Fender guitar appliance; which when used, creates vibrato tones pleasing to the ear. Anybody who plays electric guitar might use such an appliance. :hangloose:

Homoe's New Word: salubrious (def): an term used to describe anything that you pleasant, pleasing, favorable weather, etc.

New Word: Cruciverbalist

[homoe]

Homoe, an reverberato is an Fender guitar appliance with when used, creates vibrato tones pleasing to the ear. Anybody who plays electric guitar might use such an appliance. :hangloose:

Homoe's New Word: salubrious (def): an term used to describe anything that you pleasant, pleasing, favorable weather, etc.

New Word: Cruciverbalist

A person skillful in creating or solving crossword puzzles.

new word....cantankerous

[Kätzchen]

A person skillful in creating or solving crossword puzzles.

new word....cantankerous

Cantankerous (def): descriptive term which implies crabbiness or grouchy or even behavior similar to Oscar the Grouch.

New Word: Reconnaissance

[homoe]

Cantankerous (def): descriptive term which implies crabbiness or grouchy or even behavior similar to Oscar the Grouch.

New Word: Reconnaissance

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

new word..camaraderie

[Kätzchen]

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

new word..camaraderie

Camaraderie (def): an exchange of pleasantries and pleasureable conditions in which friendship is most enjoyable.

New Word: unobtrusive

[homoe]

Camaraderie (def): an exchange of pleasantries and pleasureable conditions in which friendship is most enjoyable.

New Word: unobtrusive

Anything low key and not conspicuous or attracting attention.

new word..abracadabra

[Kätzchen]

Anything low key and not conspicuous or attracting attention.

new word..abracadabra

Abracadabra (def): there's a song by this name, but it's a word that people associate with a genie and rubbing a magic lamp to make a wish come true. Right???

New Word: Saudade

[homoe]

Abracadabra (def): there's a song by this name, but it's a word that people associate with a genie and rubbing a magic lamp to make a wish come true. Right???

New Word: Saudade
Correct :hangloose:

A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament.

new word..tete-a-tete

[Kätzchen]

Correct :hangloose:

A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament.

new word..tete-a-tete


Ohhhhh, that's a favorite word I love Love LOVE to use :eyebat:

Tête-a-tête (def): an very private heart to heart chat with someone you're very close to personally.

New Word: Gentility

[homoe]

Ohhhhh, that's a favorite word I love Love LOVE to use :eyebat:

Tête-a-tête (def): an very private heart to heart chat with someone you're very close to personally.

New Word: Gentility

A social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances.

new word....ukase

[cathexis]

A social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances.

new word....ukase

A ukase is a proclamation by Roman (or other govt.) having the force of law. = edict



New Word: McBurnie's Point

[Kätzchen]

A social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances.

new word....ukase

Ukase (def): an Tsarist edict issued by Romanov empire royalty of authoritarian caliber claiming that the North Pacific Coast Line belonged to Russia (on his say-so alone).

New Word: Debutante

[homoe]

Ukase (def): an Tsarist edict issued by Romanov empire royalty of authoritarian caliber claiming that the North Pacific Coast Line belonged to Russia (on his say-so alone).

New Word: Debutante

An upper-class young woman making her first appearance in fashionable society.

new word..profligate

[Kätzchen]

An upper-class young woman making her first appearance in fashionable society.

new word..profligate

Profligate (def): to be wreck less with resources (???).

New Word: Sovereign

[homoe]

Profligate (def): to be wreck less with resources (???).

New Word: Sovereign

:hangloose:

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

new word........shindig

[Kätzchen]

:hangloose:

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

new word........shindig

Shindig (def): a big lively party, celebration.

New Word: Wanderlust

[homoe]

Shindig (def): a big lively party, celebration.

New Word: Wanderlust

A strong desire to travel.

new word...scuttlebutt

[Kätzchen]

A strong desire to travel.

new word...scuttlebutt

That's slang for saying that you've got insider information about any particular topic of interest.

New Word: Monochromatic

[homoe]

That's slang for saying that you've got insider information about any particular topic of interest.

New Word: Monochromatic

Containing or using only one color.

new word......simper

[Kätzchen]

Containing or using only one color.

new word......simper

Simpler (def): an coquettishly shy coy smile or gesture....



New Word:Trouvaille

[homoe]

Simpler (def): an coquettishly shy coy smile or gesture....



New Word:Trouvaille

A lucky find!

new word...balderdash

[cathexis]

A lucky find!

new word...balderdash

1) senseless, exaggerated talk given to boast one's reputation which often has the opposite effect
2) a game

[Kätzchen]

A lucky find!

new word...balderdash

When I see this word, I hear Scrooge in Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol! :giggle:

Balderdash (meaning): slang for saying that something doesn't meet up or match up or it is just plain silly (?). This term dates back to the late 1600s.

New Word: Panglossian

[homoe]

When I see this word, I hear Scrooge in Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol! :giggle:

Balderdash (meaning): slang for saying that something doesn't meet up or match up or it is just plain silly (?). This term dates back to the late 1600s.

New Word: Panglossian

Characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity??

new word acquiesce

[Kätzchen]

Characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity??

new word acquiesce

Acquiesce (meaning): reluctant acceptance.

New Word: Koleidoscope

[homoe]

Acquiesce (meaning): reluctant acceptance.

New Word: Koleidoscope

A kaleidoscope is an optical instrument with two or more reflecting surfaces tilted to each other in an angle, so that one or more parts of objects on one end of the mirrors are seen as a regular symmetrical pattern when viewed from the other end, due to repeated reflection. I LOVED LOVED LOVED these as a kid :hangloose:

new word....agog

[Kätzchen]

A kaleidoscope is an optical instrument with two or more reflecting surfaces tilted to each other in an angle, so that one or more parts of objects on one end of the mirrors are seen as a regular symmetrical pattern when viewed from the other end, due to repeated reflection. I LOVED LOVED LOVED these as a kid :hangloose:

new word....agog

Koleidescope is certainly an very favorite term and toy, since childhood, for me too. :rrose:

Agog (meaning): to indicate one's piqued curiosity....

New Word: Pirouette

[homoe]

Koleidescope is certainly an very favorite term and toy, since childhood, for me too. :rrose:

Agog (meaning): to indicate one's piqued curiosity....

New Word: Pirouette

The act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg like they go in ballet.

new word..spunk (Mary Richards had spunk Lou Grant hated it)

[Kätzchen]

The act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg like they go in ballet.

new word..spunk (Mary Richards had spunk Lou Grant hated it)

<<<<<~~ Huge Fan of Mary Tyler Moore! :hangloose:

Spunk (meaning): an extraordinary display of self determination, revealing an person's strong will to accomplish any task or challenge.

How about an word that's cousin-ish, in meaning....
New Word: Chutzpah...

[homoe]

<<<<<~~ Huge Fan of Mary Tyler Moore! :hangloose:

Spunk (meaning): an extraordinary display of self determination, revealing an person's strong will to accomplish any task or challenge.

How about an word that's cousin-ish, in meaning....
New Word: Chutzpah...

Supreme self-confidence! Very similar to spunk I would say.

new word.. smitten

[Kätzchen]

Supreme self-confidence! Very similar to spunk I would say.

new word.. smitten

I like the word smitten..... here's my take on that word, without looking it up: I'd say it's when an person is terribly attracted to another, when you're stricken by them and all that they do. :blush:

New Word: Chivalrous

[homoe]

I like the word smitten..... here's my take on that word, without looking it up: I'd say it's when an person is terribly attracted to another, when you're stricken by them and all that they do. :blush:

New Word: Chivalrous

Yes, very well put Miss Katz and I think it's such a cute and non-threatening word to use when telling someone your feelings without making the other person uncomfortable......:hangloose:

Courteous and gallant, especially toward women!

new word..stupefy

[Kätzchen]

Yes, very well put Miss Katz and I think it's such a cute and non-threatening word to use when telling someone your feelings without making the other person uncomfortable......:hangloose:

Courteous and gallant, especially toward women!

new word..stupefy

In Communication Studies, there's an interesting theory about Expectation Violations, which I think works perfectly for the word ....Stupify: which, in most cases, typically means that certain expectations held about any X, Y or Z type of situation, violates said held expectations, which leaves a person feeling stupified.

New word (my last today): Flux-capacitator

[homoe]

In Communication Studies, there's an interesting theory about Expectation Violations, which I think works perfectly for the word ....Stupify: which, in most cases, typically means that certain expectations held about any X, Y or Z type of situation, violates said held expectations, which leaves a person feeling stupified.

New word (my last today): Flux-capacitator

Well supposedly this is what makes time travel possible — the flux capacitor but I have my doubts...LOL And if I'm not mistaken it was introduced in the Back To The Futuremovie series....:movieguy:

new word....swill

[Kätzchen]

Well supposedly this is what makes time travel possible — the flux capacitor but I have my doubts...LOL And if I'm not mistaken it was introduced in the Back To The Futuremovie series....:movieguy:

new word....swill

Not sure about the word Swill, but I'm guessing it's something to do it guzzling (???)

New Word: Proclivity

[homoe]

Not sure about the word Swill, but I'm guessing it's something to do it guzzling (???)

New Word: Proclivity

:hangloose:

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

new word....vainglorious

[Kätzchen]

:hangloose:

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

new word....vainglorious

oh, lol, I have no idea again but I'm gonna say this word has to do with being too proud of oneself (right???)

New Word: Sagacity

[homoe]

oh, lol, I have no idea again but I'm gonna say this word has to do with being too proud of oneself (right???)

New Word: Sagacity

Yes, correct.....

Being of sound judgement.

new word...smutty

[Kätzchen]

Yes, correct.....

Being of sound judgement.

new word...smutty

oh, goodness sakes :giggle: :|

I'm guessing that's delicate communication for privacy sake.

New Word: Eclipsed

[homoe]

oh, goodness sakes :giggle: :|

I'm guessing that's delicate communication for privacy sake.

New Word: Eclipsed

Obscured or block out light.

new word.swanky

[Kätzchen]

Obscured or block out light.

new word.swanky
Hee Hee Hee now that's quite a word! Swanky typically means posh, luxurious accommodation (s).

New Word: Affinity

[homoe]

Hee Hee Hee now that's quite a word! Swanky typically means posh, luxurious accommodation (s).

New Word: Affinity

A liking or sympathy for someone or something.

new word...zany

[Kätzchen]

A liking or sympathy for someone or something.

new word...zany

Outlandish (????) .... is what I think it means.

New Word: Seduction

[homoe]

Outlandish (????) .... is what I think it means.

New Word: Seduction

close enough.........


The enticement of a person to sexual activities.........


new word.. topnotch

[Kätzchen]

close enough.........


The enticement of a person to sexual activities.........


new word.. topnotch

Seduction can also be like a story book pulling you in, hook line and sinker (true???).

Topnotch typically means the best of the best, cream of the crop.

New Word: Paroxysm

[homoe]

Seduction can also be like a story book pulling you in, hook line and sinker (true???).

Topnotch typically means the best of the best, cream of the crop.

New Word: Paroxysm

so true about seduction.......

A sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure.

new word.......abscond

[Kätzchen]

so true about seduction.......

A sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure.

new word.......abscond

abscond typically means to take something for yourself ????

New Word (last one for today): Mindfulness

[homoe]

abscond typically means to take something for yourself ????

New Word (last one for today): Mindfulness

A pretty straightforward word. It suggests that your mind is fully attending to what's happening, to what you're doing, to the space you're moving through etc etc

new word if anyone else would care to play then I guess............scoff

[Kätzchen]

A pretty straightforward word. It suggests that your mind is fully attending to what's happening, to what you're doing, to the space you're moving through etc etc

new word if anyone else would care to play then I guess............scoff

To scoff means to speak in derisive tones, to mock.

New Word: Poignant

[Orema]

To scoff means to speak in derisive tones, to mock.

New Word: Poignant

poign·ant
ˈpoin(y)ənt/Submit

adjective

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"

New word: hygge

[homoe]

poign·ant
ˈpoin(y)ənt/Submit

adjective

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"

New word: hygge

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

new word....factotum

[Kätzchen]

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

new word....factotum
this term describes an person who is highly skilled in several trades (handyman, journeyman, etc).

New Word: Conviviality

[homoe]

this term describes an person who is highly skilled in several trades (handyman, journeyman, etc).

New Word: Conviviality

The attributes of being friendly and lively and outgoing.....:hangloose:


new word.....Kibitzer

[Kätzchen]

The attributes of being friendly and lively and outgoing.....:hangloose:


new word.....Kibitzer

Oh, VERY interesting term, homoe!

Kibitzer is an Yiddish term which refers to an spectator who offers advice or commentary (which is often unwanted).


New Word: Cliffhanger

[homoe]

Oh, VERY interesting term, homoe!

Kibitzer is an Yiddish term which refers to an spectator who offers advice or commentary (which is often unwanted).


New Word: Cliffhanger

An ending to an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense.

new word.....askew

[homoe]

askew...........
wrong; awry

new word skinflint...........

[cathexis]

askew...........
wrong; awry

new word skinflint...........

Archaic slang from the late 1600-1700s referring to an old miser. Someone who would use a flint to take skin off or remove the shell from an egg for use or profit.
Great word, Homoe!


New Word: endodermis

[homoe]

Archaic slang from the late 1600-1700s referring to an old miser. Someone who would use a flint to take skin off or remove the shell from an egg for use or profit.
Great word, Homoe!


New Word: endodermis

An inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

new word......pompadour

[Kätzchen]

An inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

new word......pompadour

pompadour is a classic men's hair cut and style.

New Word: Troubadour

[homoe]

pompadour is a classic men's hair cut and style.

New Word: Troubadour

A lyrical poet's composing and singing , especially on the theme of courtly love.

new word............popinjay

[Kätzchen]

A lyrical poet's composing and singing , especially on the theme of courtly love.

new word............popinjay

As near as I can tell, this term has a few meanings: 1) an vain conceited person, or 2) it's an sport --- archery.

New Word: Obsolete

[homoe]

As near as I can tell, this term has a few meanings: 1) an vain conceited person, or 2) it's an sport --- archery.

New Word: Obsolete

No longer used; out of date.

new word... poppycock

[Kätzchen]

No longer used; out of date.

new word... poppycock

:giggle:

that's an interesting alternative way to say: *** B. S.***

New Word (last one, for now, ok?): Tulip's 🌷

[homoe]

:giggle:

that's an interesting alternative way to say: *** B. S.***

New Word (last one, for now, ok?): Tulip's 🌷

I'm guess you don't mean Seattle's nail saloon in Jefferson Square so.........a flower.....

new word..........pummel

Any new takers care to play seeing Miss Katz is deserting us?

[homoe]

I'm guess you don't mean Seattle's nail saloon in Jefferson Square so.........a flower.....

new word..........pummel

Any new takers care to play seeing Miss Katz is deserting us?

To criticize adversely. Also to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists.

new word.......killjoy

[Kätzchen]

To criticize adversely. Also to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists.

new word.......killjoy

Ohhhhh, I've got an relative who kills just about any joy you could imagine. But when I hear the word Killjoy, I think of Paul Lynde, on Bewitched!, as he always said that Endora, Samantha's mom, was an killjoy LOL :giggle:

New Word: Hyperbole

[homoe]

Ohhhhh, I've got an relative who kills just about any joy you could imagine. But when I hear the word Killjoy, I think of Paul Lynde, on Bewitched!, as he always said that Endora, Samantha's mom, was an killjoy LOL :giggle:

New Word: Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

new word.......chow-hound

[Kätzchen]

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

new word.......chow-hound

both my son's were regular 'chow-hounds'...... they were always hungry. :balloon:

New Word: Twilight...

[homoe]

both my son's were regular 'chow-hounds'...... they were always hungry. :balloon:

New Word: Twilight...

I assume you are not referring to the movie so.........

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.

new word....aloof

[Kätzchen]

I assume you are not referring to the movie so.........

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.

new word....aloof

that's correct, I'm no fan of the 'twilight' series.

Your word aloof is pretty straightforward, I think.

New Word (last one, for now): Immortality :rrose:

[homoe]

that's correct, I'm no fan of the 'twilight' series.

Your word aloof is pretty straightforward, I think.

New Word (last one, for now): Immortality :rrose:

The ability to live forever; eternal life.

new word.......oeuvre

[cathexis]

The ability to live forever; eternal life.

new word.......oeuvre

the entire body of a writer's work

[homoe]

the entire body of a writer's work

where is the new word? :blush:

[cathexis]

where is the new word? :blush:

oops:blush: mead or meade

[cathexis]

oops:blush: mead or meade

A honey wine fermented with yeasts and bacteria sacred in Norse Pagan religions.


New Word: carburetor

[homoe]

A honey wine fermented with yeasts and bacteria sacred in Norse Pagan religions.


New Word: carburetor

A carburetor is a device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines in the proper ratio for combustion.

new word......reciprocate

[ardentfemme]

Reciprocate... respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.

New word: abrogate

[homoe]

Reciprocate... respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.

New word: abrogate



Repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement. Also to evade a responsibility or duty.

new word.......insouciant

[cathexis]

Repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement. Also to evade a responsibility or duty.

new word.......insouciant

carefree or free of anxiety

New Word: Abdicate

[homoe]

carefree or free of anxiety

New Word: Abdicate

Of a monarch renounce one's throne.

new word...........modiste

[Kätzchen]

Of a monarch renounce one's throne.

new word...........modiste

An fashionable millinner or dressmaker.....

New Word: Edwardian

[homoe]

An fashionable millinner or dressmaker.....

New Word: Edwardian

The Edwardian is that of British history, covering the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and is sometimes extended in both directions to capture long-term trends from the 1890s to the First World War.

new word....glottis

[Kätzchen]

The Edwardian is that of British history, covering the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and is sometimes extended in both directions to capture long-term trends from the 1890s to the First World War.

new word....glottis

I believe that term refers to the space between the vocal chords in your throat....and how they reverberate to produce your own unique sound, tonal quality of your voice.

New Word: Hor d'oeuvre

[homoe]

I believe that term refers to the space between the vocal chords in your throat....and how they reverberate to produce your own unique sound, tonal quality of your voice.

New Word: Hor d'oeuvre

Oh those tiny little snacks they pass around and serve at functions where you have to eat at least a hundred to know you've had some!

new word...........pheromones

[Kätzchen]

Oh those tiny little snacks they pass around and serve at functions where you have to eat at least a hundred to know you've had some!

new word...........pheromones

Pheromones are chemical messengers produced by the human body...

New Word: Sojourn

[homoe]

Addition:

Definition of pheromone is also a chemical substance that an animal or insect produces in order to attract other animals or insects and especially a mate. :hangloose:

[homoe]

Pheromones are chemical messengers produced by the human body...

New Word: Sojourn

To stay somewhere temporarily.

new word....lackadaisical

[cathexis]

To stay somewhere temporarily.

new word....lackadaisical

lacking enthusiasm or being lackadaisical


New Word: Disco (not the physical building)

[homoe]

lacking enthusiasm or being lackadaisical


New Word: Disco (not the physical building)

A style of popular music for dancing, usually recorded and with complex electronic instrumentation, in which simple, repetitive lyrics are subordinated to a heavy, pulsating, rhythmic beat. Also various forms of dance, often improvisational, performed.

new word........fiefdom

[Kätzchen]

A style of popular music for dancing, usually recorded and with complex electronic instrumentation, in which simple, repetitive lyrics are subordinated to a heavy, pulsating, rhythmic beat. Also various forms of dance, often improvisational, performed.

new word........fiefdom

Fiefdom centers upon the idea of an organization or real estate, which is owned by one person or controlled by group interest.

New Word: Taboo

[Ascot]

Fiefdom centers upon the idea of an organization or real estate, which is owned by one person or controlled by group interest.

New Word: Taboo

Love this one.

Taboo is most commonly defined as an inhibition born of social mores or perhaps emotional revulsion. It can also mean excluding something from use, approach, or mention because of its sacred and inviolable nature.

New word: Prestidigitation

[homoe]

Love this one.

Taboo is most commonly defined as an inhibition born of social mores or perhaps emotional revulsion. It can also mean excluding something from use, approach, or mention because of its sacred and inviolable nature.

New word: Prestidigitation

Magic tricks performed as entertainment.

new word.......harridan

[Kätzchen]

Magic tricks performed as entertainment.

new word.......harridan

To say someone is Harridan is to say that they're an vicious personality, shrewish by design.

New Word: Triskaidekaphilia

Bonus: which celebrity author of horror, science fiction, supernatural fiction and fantasy genres is known for this particular 'condition'?

[homoe]

To say someone is Harridan is to say that they're an vicious personality, shrewish by design.

New Word: Triskaidekaphilia

Bonus: which celebrity author of horror, science fiction, supernatural fiction and fantasy genres is known for this particular 'condition'?

Obsession with the number thirteen. And I'm guessing Victor Miller as he's associated with the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

[homoe]

Oh


new word........jocund

[Kätzchen]

Obsession with the number thirteen. And I'm guessing Victor Miller as he's associated with the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

close, but there were only three listed (Wiki) and one of them was Stephen King. :hangloose:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triskaidekaphobia?wprov=sfta1

[Kätzchen]

Oh


new word........jocund

I am not familiar with this word, but Jocund means lightheartedness, to be filled with joy (nice word!) :balloon:

New Word: Copacetic

[homoe]

I am not familiar with this word, but Jocund means lightheartedness, to be filled with joy (nice word!) :balloon:

New Word: Copacetic

Mean everything is in order, A OK, and honky dory!

new word..........Copulation

[Kätzchen]

Mean everything is in order, A OK, and honky dory!

new word..........copulation:worried:

If I'm not mistaken, I think Copulation is an way to articulate the act of having pleasureable sex? I didn't look it up, but I hope I got it right.....

New Word: Aura

[homoe]

If I'm not mistaken, I think Copulation is an way to articulate the act of having pleasureable sex? I didn't look it up, but I hope I got it right.....

New Word: Aura

A supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature, viewed by mystics, spiritualists, and some practitioners of complementary medicine as the essence of the individual, and allegedly discernible by people with special sensibilities.

new word........quagmire

[cathexis]

A supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature, viewed by mystics, spiritualists, and some practitioners of complementary medicine as the essence of the individual, and allegedly discernible by people with special sensibilities.

new word........quagmire

A quagmire is (1) a boggy unsettled piece of land
(2) a perverted person to be leery of.........lol


New Word: fracking

[homoe]

A quagmire is (1) a boggy unsettled piece of land
(2) a perverted person to be leery of.........lol


New Word: fracking

A quagmire is also an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.

Fracking is a process in which natural gas is harvested from beneath the earth's surface...

new word.........ersatz

[cathexis]

A quagmire is also an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.

Fracking is a process in which natural gas is harvested from beneath the earth's surface...

new word.........ersatz

an artificial inferior substitute



new word- delta

[homoe]

an artificial inferior substitute



new word- delta

In mathematics I know it's a variation of a variable or function.I also know it's a code word representing the letter D, used in radio communication (seen it used in many movies).

new word.......obstreperous

[Kätzchen]

In mathematics I know it's a variation of a variable or function.I also know it's a code word representing the letter D, used in radio communication (seen it used in many movies).

new word.......obstreperous

I've always thought that this particular term describes an oppositionally-defiant personality who resists controlling their own self.

New Word: Aphorism

[homoe]

I've always thought that this particular term describes an oppositionally-defiant personality who resists controlling their own self.

New Word: Aphorism

A observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”

new word........legerdemain

[cathexis]

A observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”

new word........legerdemain

a slight of hand is a legerdemain

[Kätzchen]

A observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”

new word........legerdemain

homoe???? By chance did you come across this term while reading Water for Elephants or Love During Cholera?

Legerdemain refers to that guy wearing an top-hat and white gloves, as he waves his wand over the magic hat and suddenly See's chocolate appears or that adorable bunny with fuzzy loveable ears, appears. Yanno, "abracadabra" type magic. :eyebat:

New Word: Fathom

[homoe]

homoe???? By chance did you come across this term while reading Water for Elephants or Love During Cholera?

Legerdemain refers to that guy wearing an top-hat and white gloves, as he waves his wand over the magic hat and suddenly See's chocolate appears or that adorable bunny with fuzzy loveable ears, appears. Yanno, "abracadabra" type magic. :eyebat:

New Word: Fathom

Understand a difficult problem or an enigmatic person after much thought. I also believe it's some measure of water if I'm not mistaken.

new word........laudatory

[Kätzchen]

Understand a difficult problem or an enigmatic person after much thought. I also believe it's some measure of water if I'm not mistaken.

new word........laudatory

I believe that this term describes those types of situations or actions, which deserve praise, commendation for excellence of thought, etc.

New Word (it's cousin, perhaps???) -->>>>> Valorous

[homoe]

I believe that this term describes those types of situations or actions, which deserve praise, commendation for excellence of thought, etc.

New Word (it's cousin, perhaps???) -->>>>> Valorous

Valor is a word for courage.

new word.....brouhaha

[Kätzchen]

Valor is a word for courage.

new word.....brouhaha

Ha Ha!!!! Would you believe that the first time I ever heard this word was in the movie My Girl ???? Dan Ackroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis .....while having their 4th of July picnic in the yard behind the mortuary family home???? Her ex husband shows up and Dan and her ex have an massive brouhaha, in fact he uses this term to describe their fight. I LOVE that movie so much.....I've got the DVD on my dining room table. :hangloose:

New Word: Lexicon

[homoe]

Ha Ha!!!! Would you believe that the first time I ever heard this word was in the movie My Girl ???? Dan Ackroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis .....while having their 4th of July picnic in the yard behind the mortuary family home???? Her ex husband shows up and Dan and her ex have an massive brouhaha, in fact he uses this term to describe their fight. I LOVE that movie so much.....I've got the DVD on my dining room table. :hangloose:

New Word: Lexicon

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

new word........orotundity

[Kätzchen]

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

new word........orotundity

YOu have an AMAZINGLY very large vocabulary......by chance are you an national puzzle solving champion????

I've never heard of that word, so when I looked it up I found out it was of LATIN origin.... (COLLETTE digs Latin words!):

Primarily it means that an voice or an delivery of speech might be a time or place where we actually hear an deep resonance of vocalizations....that is an awkward explanation, but as an example, think of the voice of Walter Cronkite and you've got orotundity .... :balloon:

If by chance you have watched Larry Crowne (Tom hanks & Julia Roberts movie), you'll get a great example of this as Tom Hanks builds his repertoire for speech delivery or even so, you'll crack up watching George Takei in his role as an economics professor, hee hee hee ;)

New Word (because it sounds similar): Rotunda

[cathexis]

YOu have an AMAZINGLY very large vocabulary......by chance are you an national puzzle solving champion????

I've never heard of that word, so when I looked it up I found out it was of LATIN origin.... (COLLETTE digs Latin words!):

Primarily it means that an voice or an delivery of speech might be a time or place where we actually hear an deep resonance of vocalizations....that is an awkward explanation, but as an example, think of the voice of Walter Cronkite and you've got orotundity .... :balloon:

If by chance you have watched Larry Crowne (Tom hanks & Julia Roberts movie), you'll get a great example of this as Tom Hanks builds his repertoire for speech delivery or even so, you'll crack up watching George Takei in his role as an economics professor, hee hee hee ;)

New Word (because it sounds similar): Rotunda


large domed circular room

New Word: pineal

[homoe]

I have always loved words. Whenever I hear one, I try and jot it down.

Rotunda......

A round building or room, especially one with a dome. The always seem to call the state capitol building a rotunda I've noticed

new word...........gambol

[cathexis]

I have always loved words. Whenever I hear one, I try and jot it down.

Rotunda......

A round building or room, especially one with a dome. The always seem to call the state capitol building a rotunda I've noticed

new word...........gambol

to skip about as in play

New Word: render

[homoe]

large domed circular room

New Word: pineal

A pea-sized conical mass of tissue behind the third ventricle of the brain, secreting a hormonelike substance in some mammals.

[homoe]

to skip about as in play

New Word: render

A performance of a piece of music or drama.

new word.......shenanigans