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Favorite Word: Ãiti Why?: This word, meaning “mother” in Finnish, is so charming partly because unlike its equivalents in so many other languages, it doesn’t follow the mom-mama-mamma pattern. “Ãiti” sounds like a child’s cry, but can also be whispered gently. According to a theory it originates from baby babbling, “ättättätä”; no matter how [...] Favorite Word: flabbergasted Why?: It means, to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound. The word makes me laugh. Name: Jackelyn Location (optional): Washington Email: devil_angel_fallen@yahoo.com Favorite Word: defenestrated Why?: The word means, To throw out of a window. I think that’s the best word ever! Name: Jackelyn Location (optional): Washington Email: devil_angel_fallen@yahoo.com Favorite Word: Mathom Why?: Because J.R.R. Tolkien got it from Olde English and I figured that it was too valuable to leave at his place. Edit at will. Name: Mike Henderson Location (optional): Spokane Email: mikeh0@comcast.net When I was younger, I had asked my Dad to tell me a new word with its definition. I remember sitting across his desk at his work when he told me this word and its meaning. I had just gotten over a break-up with my ex-fiance who was so in love with himself! This [...] I was trying to prove to my friend that “Geekiness” was not a real word. I searched it on wiki and it asked me if I meant “Gawkiness”. I then and there I had a new favorite word, seeing that it sounds like something a 6 year old boy would make up as an [...] Because it helps to clarify what I am getting paid for when inarticulate clients can’t cogently explain an assignment. Jake NYC It’s fossilized poo, what’s not to like? It was the only interesting fact I learned while taking an intro to archeology class. I can’t believe there are some people who only study these! Allie Favorite Word: Cavalcade Why?: It is a word that sounds nice. You can often work it in every day conversation and people can still get the gist of what you are saying even if they dont know what it means 1 a : a procession of riders or carriages b : a procession of [...] Favorite Word: jeopardy Why?: It does not connect to anything. It means danger, but sounds nice. Why oh why I find leopard, Leonard, leotard, in it? Name: nahoum cohen Location (optional): Email: coarc@actcom.co.il Favorite Word: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis Why?: Obvious! The longest word in the English language and easy to work into any casual conversation! Name: Ed Location (optional): Email: theneweddie@yahoo.com Favorite Word: Paper Tiger Why?: I stumbled upon this while rooting around a humungous dictionary one day, trying to find uncommon, upper-class-type words to embed in fledgling stories. It is used to describe someone or something that has the outward appearance of power and courage, but is actually weak and easy to overcome. It [...] |
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