When you say “like” you have made no commitment to an idea or action, but at the same time you have made your point clear and assertive. And you can use it when you “like” something. Again, no real commitment to love or obsession, but simply something that brightens your day or make you [...]
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Well, this has been a favorite of mine for a few years now. The definition of befuddle is to confuse, but the word itself, in my mind, just sticks out as a unique and quirky word. Befuddle… Just a fun word to say and adds a little variety to anyone’s vocabulary. Usually my friends [...] Though it is from Yiddish, I have always been a big fan of this word. It is used to describe a trip that is tedious, awkward or slow, or to describe a person who fits the same criteria. I really like this word because it’s meaning is felt when the word is spoken. It’s [...] At around eight years old I ended up with an old copy of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. “Mischievous” was the first word I came across that I had to look up in the dictionary. I was obsessed with the way the sound of the word seemed to fit the meaning so well (roguishly, [...] it just sounds like a word you don’t want to make angry mark california Because it is the word that completely sums me up. It also sounds nice when you say it. It stems from old French (the present participle of chalant is chaloir, which means “to be concerned”) and French is my favorite language! Rachel Ireland Vivacious means “lively in temper, conduct, or spirit”. To me, the word itself -when spoken- sounds like its meaning. It’s something positive and sounds that way too. Andrea The common vernacular for this common condition (“brain-freeze”) is well-known. Who would have thought there’s an obscure medical term for the same thing? John it has all the vowels in alphabetical order…how cool is that?! my high school english teacher told us this and ever since i’ve loved it! Kimberly new jersey I love the way this word sounds when said aloud. It also reminds me of chemistry, and I am a huge science nerd. Finally, delicious things are viscous– syrup, milkshakes, gravy, sauces, etc. Leah Not only does the definition (screaming or wailing, esp. from a cat) almost seem intuitive based on the sound of the word, but it’s laziness at its best. I can just imagine an old curmudgeon, tired of hearing the cats fighting and shrieking outside, inventing this word on the spot. Moon Eugene I like this word because if you look at it, it just doesn’t make sense. Grammatically speaking (and correct me if I am wrong) The O can’t make the W sound with out a vowel to help it out. So hence, It doesn’t make sense. Timothy Ward Portland. OR |
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