It is everything that is most delicious about Greek-derived words: polysyllabic and lilting. We put the accent in a different place than the Greeks did, and the result is something that falls back from that strong second syllable, almost as if it looks over its shoulder alluringly at us, recalling the “turning away” that [...]
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Pronounced ah-gah-pey, this is a Greek word for love that means brotherly love for another without any sexual implications. I have always liked how this word flows from my mouth as I say it. Knowing the meaning of the word also makes it my favorite word. My dad is a Christian minister and carpenter. [...] Are you kidding? What isn’t cool about this word? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, and, well, it is. Your job is to look for Bigfoot and other mythical creatures. Just imagine for a moment that you’re at a party and you introduce yourself as Jeff the cryptozoologist. Rocko It’s the perfect word for emphasizing a point, makes you sound intelligent, and rolls off the tongue dramatically. Rocko It popped up during an episode of Psych I was watching with friends. The moment they said the definition we just looked at each other and laughed. Who knew there was a word for having the qualities of butter? Orangeheart It’s German for “a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it.” I love the word for many reasons: 1. Two letter “u”s. It looks AND sounds cool! 2. I really like the concept, and I think that it’s what a lot of people spend their lives searching for. [...] The word itself is soft and velvety on the tongue, like a flower blooming in the palate; one grasps instantly the resonating pleasure it allows for the senses, as well as for the mind. Kate “To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.” Pretty much, it means to say things in such a way as though you know what you’re talking about. “Pontificate”– helping you become more pretentious, even as you simply say the word. Kate Asheville, North Carolina It is just an overall fun word to say. I mean say it oto- laren- gola-gist. it just flows it means ear, nose and throat doctor, yet it is an amazingly fun word to say! Samantha Neal New Mexico “Furry-cock-ee” is a delicious Japanese condiment made of sesame seeds, dried seaweed, and salt. Typically sold in Asian markets and used for seasoning salt, it’s also great on baked potatoes, vegetables, chex mix… whatever you like! And it’s fun getting to serve AND say Furikake French Fries! Erin Philadelphia Because religious or militaristic lexicons seems always to get the best words, sadly. Saying exegesis is like eating – it has a visceral feel. Brian A big, black and sinful desire for bloodshed can’t be expressed in a better way, except by this wonderful word: bloodlust. It’s violence, strength, wildness and a bit of lust, pure energy. Greetings from Chile, South America! Pilar Naturali |
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