Noun
a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior; weakness
the "oible" part is just so much fun to say
Minutia
noun.
a minute or minor detail
I am fond of the small scale and especially any word beginning in min- (i.e. minute (adj.), miniatures, minibar, minimal), but none are s fun to say as minutia, especially in the pluralized form.
a minute or minor detail
I am fond of the small scale and especially any word beginning in min- (i.e. minute (adj.), miniatures, minibar, minimal), but none are s fun to say as minutia, especially in the pluralized form.
Conundrum
noun.
a question or problem having only a conjectural answer, an intricate and difficult problem
Listen up!
I know this word as the secondary definition listed above. The first definition is new (and quite interesting) to me. "a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun" I found some on the Old Farmer's Almanac website that are sufficiently nerdy. Enjoy!
a question or problem having only a conjectural answer, an intricate and difficult problem
Listen up!
I know this word as the secondary definition listed above. The first definition is new (and quite interesting) to me. "a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun" I found some on the Old Farmer's Almanac website that are sufficiently nerdy. Enjoy!
verb.
to use the Google search engine to obtain information on the World Wide Web
Click the image to hear the pronunciation.
The word "google" is kind of funny - all of those o's and g's, but I just love how "google" is common vernacular. I am anticipating the day that "wikipedia" takes off as a verb, even if it doesn't roll off the tongue as well. In the mean time, it is in the Wiktionary so at least I know I am not the only one who tries to say "wikipediaing" in a sentence.
to use the Google search engine to obtain information on the World Wide Web
Click the image to hear the pronunciation.
The word "google" is kind of funny - all of those o's and g's, but I just love how "google" is common vernacular. I am anticipating the day that "wikipedia" takes off as a verb, even if it doesn't roll off the tongue as well. In the mean time, it is in the Wiktionary so at least I know I am not the only one who tries to say "wikipediaing" in a sentence.
Salacious
adjective.
arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
Such a great sounding word, it is a shame the Merriam-Webster man doesn't sound so into it.
arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
Such a great sounding word, it is a shame the Merriam-Webster man doesn't sound so into it.
Sweatpants
noun.
pants having a drawstring or elastic waist and usually elastic cuffs at the ankle that are worn especially for exercise.
This post is for Jessica at the Memphis Taproom. She loves this word. However, we both agreed sweatpants may be a good word, but NOT a good thing.
I also really just wanted to hear the merriam-webster man say it!
pants having a drawstring or elastic waist and usually elastic cuffs at the ankle that are worn especially for exercise.
This post is for Jessica at the Memphis Taproom. She loves this word. However, we both agreed sweatpants may be a good word, but NOT a good thing.
I also really just wanted to hear the merriam-webster man say it!
Meniscus
noun.
so many definitions...
1: a crescent or crescent-shaped body
2: a concavo-convex lens
3: the curved upper surface of a column of liquid
4: a fibrous cartilage within a joint especially of the knee
This word was inspired by the film "John Tucker Must Die".
Thank you bad teenage movies for sometimes having chemistry scenes where cool words are used.
sound bite 101
so many definitions...
1: a crescent or crescent-shaped body
2: a concavo-convex lens
3: the curved upper surface of a column of liquid
4: a fibrous cartilage within a joint especially of the knee
This word was inspired by the film "John Tucker Must Die".
Thank you bad teenage movies for sometimes having chemistry scenes where cool words are used.
sound bite 101
Hyperbole
noun.
extravagant exaggeration
Because I am such an eloquent speaker, I use about a billion hyperboles in daily conversation.
The Merriam-Webster lady sounds like a robot to me.
extravagant exaggeration
Because I am such an eloquent speaker, I use about a billion hyperboles in daily conversation.
The Merriam-Webster lady sounds like a robot to me.
Jinx
there's two! definitions.
1: noun.
one that brings bad luck.
2:transitive verb. (ohhh.)
to foredoom to failure or misfortune.
or....to say something at the same time as someone else and they owe you a soda!
listen! and you owe me a coke!
1: noun.
one that brings bad luck.
2:transitive verb. (ohhh.)
to foredoom to failure or misfortune.
or....to say something at the same time as someone else and they owe you a soda!
listen! and you owe me a coke!
Smarmy
adjective.
revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
I find myself using this word most often to describe politicians I don't like. And now, Mr. Merriam-Webster saying it.
revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
I find myself using this word most often to describe politicians I don't like. And now, Mr. Merriam-Webster saying it.
Double Post: Flotsam and Jetsum
noun
the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water.
noun
goods cast overboard deliberately, as to lighten a vessel or improve its stability in an emergency, which sink where jettisoned or are washed ashore
the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water.
noun
goods cast overboard deliberately, as to lighten a vessel or improve its stability in an emergency, which sink where jettisoned or are washed ashore
Firkin
noun.
a small wooden vessel or cask.
an olde* English measurement of about 1/4 a barrel.
*hehe. Who spells old like that, and how do stores or "shoppes" decide on this crappy style to name their businesses?!?!?! ie. The Fairmount Pet Shoppe. ugh.
Anyway, firkin's are awesome.
a small wooden vessel or cask.
an olde* English measurement of about 1/4 a barrel.
*hehe. Who spells old like that, and how do stores or "shoppes" decide on this crappy style to name their businesses?!?!?! ie. The Fairmount Pet Shoppe. ugh.
Anyway, firkin's are awesome.
Frass
noun.
debris or excrement produced by insects
shout out to Tara's new roommate, Fred.
and literally, the Merriam Webster fellow saying, "frass!"
debris or excrement produced by insects
shout out to Tara's new roommate, Fred.
and literally, the Merriam Webster fellow saying, "frass!"
Loquacious
adjective.
Full of excessive talk.
listen!
a synonym is Garrulous. Also a ridiculous word.
What a tongue twister.
Full of excessive talk.
listen!
a synonym is Garrulous. Also a ridiculous word.
What a tongue twister.
Ramekin
Noun
A small dish in which food can be baked or served.
Sometimes ramekins hold delicious dipping sauces like aoli mayonnaise......mmmmmmmmmm.
A small dish in which food can be baked or served.
Sometimes ramekins hold delicious dipping sauces like aoli mayonnaise......mmmmmmmmmm.
Ubiquitous
adjective.
Existing or being everywhere at the same time: constantly encountered.
just a good sounding word.
Existing or being everywhere at the same time: constantly encountered.
just a good sounding word.
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