Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193680)

Well, jaundiced is an condition brought on by drinking too much of any beverage high in sugar content (for example, it's not only alcohol your liver thinks is poison, but carbonated beverages such as soda or pop). The human liver goes into 'all hands on deck' mode the second an human drinks too much of any sugary beverage (alcohol or soda or caffeine rich drinks) because they liver thinks it's poison to the body. The skin turns yellow because the liver is in an acute situation trying to rid the body of that poison.

New Word: Armadillo

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193687)

A ugly looking ant eater animal............

new word.......peccadilloes (Robin Williams uses it in Good Will Hunting)

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193727)

Peccadillo is an term used to describe some unimportant offense or sin (Miriam Webster def.).

New Word: Piccadilly

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193728)

Is A street in London, England: traditional center of fashionable shops, clubs, & hotels. I think there are squares/circles in London named that too!


new word..........finagle

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193729)

Oh....well I guess it's how one tries to get complicated tasks accomplished! At least this is how I've heard the word used.

New Word: Ambition

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193729)

Oh....well I guess it's how one tries to get complicated tasks accomplished! At least this is how I've heard the word used.

New Word: Ambition

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193735)

A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Desire and determination to achieve success.

new word...jocose

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193770)

If the first person who came to mind was Jerry Seinfeld, because of his type of stand up comedy (sharing witty observations which are often hilarious and causes laughter), then you've got a great example of the term Jocose!

New Word: Deipnosophist

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193776)

This is the person you want to make sure to invite to a dinner party! A person who is an adept conversationalist at table.

new word.....nefarious

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193784)

Nefarious(def): this term describes the flagrantly wicked plans of those who commit criminal deceitful acts....(Dictionary.com)

New Word: Digerati

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193794)

Having a friend who is one of these when your computer goes belly up is fantastic!

People with expertise or professional involvement in information technology.

new word..........lascivious

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193798)

This term describes pure evil, evil intentions.




I like cheerful words, so here's one, ok?

New Word: Eucatatrophe

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193801)

Oh I know that one, it's a happy ending.........

new word...famished

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1193804)

ohhhh, I truly LOVE that word! ❤

To be Famished is to be hungry, to have an appetite. (f)

New (and interesting) Word: Futhark

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1193809)

The runic alphabet. The runic alphabet is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe.

new word...........namby-pamby

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194754)

Alrighten then, lets try this...........


new word................coterie

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1194770)

not sure what "namby-pamby" is but Coterie is a word that describes your inner circle of friends, colleagues or acquaintances.....

New Word (from a book I was reading, yesterday):

Piezyna

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194774)

I think it's somewhat like a comforter down comforter feather-bed feather blanket type thingy, no?

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194775)

new word of the day is...........


scofflaw.............

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1194779)

yes! It's was a word featured in the James McBride book The Color of Water . ...McBride's mother's family were Jews from Poland and it's an Polish term for duvet (goose down feathered blanket ).



Some one who skirts the law ??? I'm not sure about that word.

New Word: Lagom

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194781)

new word of the day................


dupe.......

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194781)

new word of the day................


dupe.......

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194908)

No takers, this isn't so hard honest :hangloose:

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1194917)

Hey hey, I have to watch my blood pressure lol :eyebat: :|

Dupe: those very UNCLEVER people who think they can pull the 'wool over ones eyes'. Yanno..... ppl like those darn politicians down in DC, and a whole shark tank of other suspects. :blink:

New Word: Fashionista

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194921)

A person who is into and wears the latest fad/trends in clothing...........

new word... debacle

Originally Posted by cathexis (Post 1194983)

a violent disruption or collapse

New Word: obelisk

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194988)

A stone pillar with a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top.These are usually set up as a monument or landmark but not always.

New word........skinflint

Originally Posted by cathexis (Post 1194989)

miser

New Word: collagen

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1194991)

A protein found in skin and other connective tissues. Used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments like to make lips fuller.


new word........tomfoolery

Originally Posted by cathexis (Post 1195001)

playful or foolish behavior


New Word: lamborghini

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1195069)

No doubt some fancy car that I'll NEVER be able to afford.......


new word.....novice

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1195073)

Novice : isn't that when someone has little to no experience and they're learning something new, gaining experience? I hope that's one way it's defined.

New Word: Anthropomorphic

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1195076)

Having human characteristics.

new word..........titillating

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1195076)

Having human characteristics.

new word..........titillating

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1195162)

That would be something that excites you, something that you find attractive and intriguing.... :hangloose:

New Word: Feuillemort

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1195164)

Feuillemort is a old word that means having the color of a faded leaf. French in origin if I'm not mistaken!

new word........appetency

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1195168)

Appentency refers to an strong desire, an longing, powerful craving, etc.

New Word: Orenda

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1195171)

Extraordinary spiritual energy/powers by I think the Iroquois Indians.


new word........cicisbeo

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1195178)

An knightly Italian escort....

New Word: Meraki

Originally Posted by Kätzchen (Post 1195178)

An knightly Italian escort....

New Word: Meraki