wordplayer has adopted no words, looked up 0 words, created 35 lists, listed 1857 words, written 274 comments, added 0 tags, and loved 12 words.
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Thank you. I added hernia to Verba Tuberum. The English definition of hernia is an expansion of the Latin one (i.e. rupture).
June 26, 2011
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I believe the winning word (not my own) was cymbidium. I would have gotten this word right if I didn't already misspell malfeasance. I had never heard of malfeasance before in my life, and missing that word was such a wrongdoing.
May 18, 2011
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Pro, that reminds me of something my grandfather used to say: "Railroad crossing without any cars. Can you spell that without any R's?"
May 16, 2011
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How hard can it be? B-E-E. Done.
May 16, 2011
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Congratulations, Word! :-) Ah, I remember the fun days of spelling bees...I believe I managed as far as fourth in the state in my day as well.
Don't ask how long ago it was. ;-)
I have the same question as PossU: what was the winning word?
May 16, 2011
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Congrats! Do you remember the winning word?
May 16, 2011
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Yes, quite an honour! I had never heard of a spelling bee until after I left school , and I bitterly regret not being able to take part in one. They look like fun.
May 16, 2011
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Congratulations!
May 16, 2011
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I have achieved 4th place in the California State Spelling Bee!
I might post a list of all the words later.
May 16, 2011
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Thanks, Wordplayer. I like insignia; chandeliers is good too. Appreciate your input...
May 3, 2011
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Congratulations!
March 18, 2011
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Won the county spelling bee again today!
March 18, 2011
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NO! My least favorite word has come back in antonym form!!!
March 5, 2011
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That's impropitious.
March 4, 2011
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It is a series of words I added to the "brang,bring,brung" list from ruzuzu. Sorry, I am not attempting to post links.
March 4, 2011
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Hi Quinn--saw your comment on feedback. Happy to help, but could you give me some more details? By suggestion, do you mean a word you added to a list, or a comment? I was just able to add and delete both, including adding and removing multi-word phrases from lists, which had been causing problems earlier.
March 3, 2011
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Thanks hernesheir!
February 20, 2011
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Quinn - you're a remarkable fellow.
Re: tourmaline - Many published (and some very common) mineral names such as tourmaline in use before the 1959 baseline set by the International Mineralogical Association are not considered "valid" unless and until they have been judged "grandfathered" by convention. If I did not list "tourmaline" in months past when I was listing panvocalic/euvocalic mineral names, it is because that name was not at that point considered a valid name, or because I just missed that obvious term. By the way, there are currently 14 different minerals in the complex "tourmaline" mineral series whose names are considered valid.
February 20, 2011
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Thanks for finding heterodyne. What a great word!
February 17, 2011
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Thanks! I know my account can be found on google, but I'm not umcomfortable with it.
December 14, 2010
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Hi Wordplayer, and welcome to Wordnik.
I just wanted to let you know that Wordnik is indexed on Google so if people google your name they will find this page. Most of us feel more comfortable using a sobriquet (or soubriquet) instead of their real name.
Have fun!
P.
December 13, 2010
Comments by wordplayer
Wordplayer commented on the word cromnyomancy
Divination using onions
March 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word cnicnode
This is an excellent word, as it contains two 'cn' consonant clusters.
March 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word calodemon
A good or beneficial spirit
March 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user feedback
I am having difficulty with removing a suggestion of mine from a list. The delete function does not seem to be working for me.
March 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list bring--brang--brung
This isn't good...I made a spelling error, but I can't delete the words!
March 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word batrachivorous
Definition: Frog-eating
March 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word balistarius
Definition: A crossbowman
March 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word aprique
Definition: Sunny
March 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word east is least and west is best
Ironically, I use this term in my hometown to argue about with high school is better.
February 27, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list remarkable-wikipedia-categories
List of unusual units of measurement
Places with fewer than ten residents
Lost counties, cities, and towns in Virginia
Controversies about the word "niggardly"
List of names for the Wild Turkey
List of chemical compounds with unusual names
Moon Landing conspiracy theories
February 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list memes
-don't taze me bro
-double rainbow
-ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny
-leeroy jenkins
-over 9000
-bazooka squirrel
-giant enemy crab
February 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list acid-jazz
Thanks, I've been learning about acids and what-not, so I made a list.
February 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
Thanks hernesheir!
February 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list b-euvocalic-mineral-names-b
How did you forget tourmaline? It's a common mineral!
Oh no..it's invalid...oh the humanity!
February 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list the-blasphemous-comma-and-other-interesting-bible-errata
Large Family Bible, Affinity Bible, Owl Bible,
February 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list name-suggestions-for-even-bigger-suvs-and-trucks
I don't want to hit your car!
No it's okay, I drive a Nissan Warhead.
How about a Dodge Ambusher? Buick Penultimate?
February 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list lost-for-word
Never mind! I found it! heterodyne!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenerife_airport_disaster#Communication_misunderstandings
February 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list lost-for-word
I once heard a word that described the interference in radio communications when two air traffic controllers both use the radio at the same time. I heard it while watching a show on the "Pan-am and KLM" disaster. I think it began with an h.
Please help!
February 16, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list funny-dinosaur-names
Haha
February 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list funny-dinosaur-names
Comments please
February 11, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list phrases-from-movies
You can't handle the truth!
February 10, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word haboob
I've listed this one the most..one of my favorites...
"Watch out! There's a haboob on the horizon and it's looking pretty gnarly!"
February 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word thitherwards
Funny word!
February 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •-fruitie
Yeah..I agree...I'll change it right now
February 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •-fruitie
Added some!
February 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list sicknesses-with-good-names
phlebitis pinguecula blepharitis
February 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list plurale-tantum
jougs spectacles waterworks bystanders recesses(as of the mind) shears bacteria criteria data agenda candelabra algae panini paparazzi graffiti opera
February 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list ideas-for-names-for-legos
Haha...laughed while reading this... definitive favorite!
January 30, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list circumlocution
This list also includes figures of speech which can become circumlocution if they are used a certain way.
January 30, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list jewel-or-ailment
Neat list..will you accept cystal?
January 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user fbharjo
Thanks for adding to my "Zillions of Illions list!
January 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list it-has-a-name
How did I not find this list...
Anyway, here are some I stumbled upon:
nikhedonia, hawsehole, snast, pungi, dewlap, glossarium,and ogonek
January 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •unexpected-pronunciation-now-with-public-access
Um...how was chamois added twice?
January 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word calculatore
A Roman scholar in charge of performing mathematical calculations, usually with an abacus or pebbles. From the Latin 'calcule' meaning 'pebble'
January 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word beugel
The original spelling of bagel
January 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word sternutatory reflex
Basically, the sneezing reflex... ;)
January 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word fungo circle
These are large dirt circles on either side of the home plate area. They are from where the coach throws balls at the team during practices.
January 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list medical-eponyms
Rorschach Test
January 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list eight-syllable-english-words
Contributed!
January 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list correctly-spelled-words-that-look-like-a-misspellings-of-other-words
This is a cool list...I'll have to add to it...
January 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word birefringence
My friend and I found this in the dictionary one day while we were tutoring..,its a neat word.
December 31, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list containing-c-k-j
People and places are okay too.
December 31, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list containing-c-k-j
Two-word phrases are okay, but the letters have to be in order. "Blackberry jam" is a good one.
December 31, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list containing-c-k-j
In other words.."carjack" and some other don't fit the qualifications, but I'm grateful for these contributions anyway.
December 31, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list containing-c-k-j
CKJ in order only please...:)
Thanks for contributions though!
December 31, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word platyopic
@ Hernesheir: You added this word to the wrong list!
December 30, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word noocracy
This is, as defined by Plato, the "aristocracy of the wise".
This is the form of government in which government is ruled by those who are wise or have intellect. Plato predicts that this form of government will because the new government of the world, thereby replacing "democracy".
December 27, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word kritocracy
This is the same as "kritarchy"; it refers to the ancient rule of judges in Israel, or a government ruled by judges.
December 27, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word plasmaphone
A plasmaphone is a musical instrument that produces sound using ionized gas, or plasma.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasmaphone
December 27, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list nineteen-random-words
Thanks for the additions to this list everyone!
December 27, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word aril
It's basically the seed coat covering the actual seed coat, which is covering the seed.
December 27, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list nineteen-random-words
Come on, help me out on this one!
December 19, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list awesome-pronunciations
What about "ghoti"...you know...pronounced as "fish"
December 19, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list three-is-compoundy
hahaha...pyscho the rapist...that's amazing!
December 19, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list vanished-lands
What about Ferdinandea...it literally vanished!
December 19, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word hallucigenia
Oh my goss...this is one freakt little beast...imagine how many people who would think that they are seeing things when they see this, (if it wasn't extinct)
December 17, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list figures-of-rhetoric-from-abuse-to-zeugma
Hahaha...they do sound like parsitic infections!
December 17, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word zaratan
Zaratan: A large mythical sea turtle that is known for its long life span and impossible size...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaratan
December 16, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list heres-your-proof
How did you forget bulletproof!!! I also added some other "proofs". My favorite is "pilferproof."
December 16, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list how-do-you-take-your-coffee
You totally forget americano!
December 16, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word yeti crab
Look this up on Google..Wow..it's one freaky beast!
December 16, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list the-bindery
Whoa..I never knew that there were so many bookbinding terms!
December 14, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word astronomic
AsTronOMIC
December 14, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
Thanks! I know my account can be found on google, but I'm not umcomfortable with it.
December 14, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word grenadine
GRENADinE
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word rockiest
ROCKiEsT
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word netsuke
NetsUKE
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list almost-an-element
Thanks...I need to add more!
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list swishy-burbles
"Tacamahac"
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list sound-or-sequence
"Tacamahac' and "hackmatack'
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list non-vital-organs
Epic list, mollusque!
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the list crustaceans
What about 'coxopodite', it's the leg joint of a crustacean.
December 13, 2010
Wordplayer commented on the word propitious
I hate this word...at the California State Spelling Bee...I missed this word by ONE LETTER...I could have had a $250 dollar savings bond. Ugh.
December 13, 2010
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