(n.) That feeling you get when you find out that you thought you understood exactly what someone was implying, but it turns out that you weren't anywhere near close.
This also applies to type; the term is used to describe the problem with text on highway signs at night being blurred by light striking it. This is why the current, ubiquitous "Highway Gothic" typeface on road signs in the US is being replaced with the more legible and less halation-prone "Clearview."
(n.) The receiving, sending, or the reciprocal actions of receiving and sending messages or information through transponders or one of various radio transmission devices.
(v.) The action of annoying someone endlessly through an instant messaging protocol: especially waiting for the other party to sign on and subsequently starting inane conversations
I was reminded of this word through my Spanish studies: "edificio" is much more commonly used than its English counterpart, as we English-speakers are more prone to using "building."
Comments by koldewyse
koldewyse commented on the word effluxion
(n.) the passing of time, in particular when leading to the expiration of an agreement or contract.
February 3, 2009
koldewyse commented on the word tyronism
n.
The state of being a tyro, or beginner.
January 11, 2009
koldewyse commented on the word loogie
Is this actually how you spell it? Intriguing.
November 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word hock
Also, pawning.
November 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word trowel
Thanks, Ivan Denisovich.
November 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word sornee
(n.) one who has been sponged upon by others for free food or lodging
This is my life.
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word vicambulist
(n.) one who walks about in the streets
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word beadledom
(n.) the sense of self-importance and officiousness seen as characteristic of beadles, or minor officials
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word sardonian
(n.) one who flatters with deadly intent
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word addubitation
(n.) a suggestion of doubt
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word aerumnous
(adj.) full of trouble
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word gaum
(v.) to stare vapidly
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word balaamite
(n.) one who is religious for the sake of monetary gain
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word cimicine
(adj.) smelling like bugs
October 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word nepotism
From the Italian for "nephew," nepoti.
September 16, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word calumny
Found this in The Crucible. Who'd have guessed?
September 7, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word riffle
Often confused with "rifle," which is improper, colloquial usage.
August 3, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word aranara
(n.) That feeling you get when you find out that you thought you understood exactly what someone was implying, but it turns out that you weren't anywhere near close.
July 20, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word halation
This also applies to type; the term is used to describe the problem with text on highway signs at night being blurred by light striking it. This is why the current, ubiquitous "Highway Gothic" typeface on road signs in the US is being replaced with the more legible and less halation-prone "Clearview."
July 15, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word coccydynia
(n.) A pain in the coccyx, or tailbone. A "pain in the butt," if you will.
May 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word microphallus
Great word, this.
May 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word ninnyhammer
God, people are such ninnyhammers!
May 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word hircismus
(n.) Offensive armpit odor.
May 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the user shadytrees
AHA I HAVE FOUND YOU
April 23, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word permeant
Why the hell does Word tell me I'm making this word up? Gah.
April 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word rapidize
(v.) To make faster.
April 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word transpondence
(n.) The receiving, sending, or the reciprocal actions of receiving and sending messages or information through transponders or one of various radio transmission devices.
April 10, 2008
koldewyse commented on the user koldewyse
Great word; I love it.
April 3, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word parapraxis
So I presume the plural is -xes?
edit: Ah, it seems I am correct.
April 3, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word bromaldehyde
(n.) See: bro.
March 16, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word broheim
(n.) A bro who is exceedingly chill.
March 16, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word redose
(n.) A repeated dose, presumably of medicine or insults.
March 16, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word jingoism
By jingo!
March 16, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word dishoom
GOT SOME PRE-90S BOLLYWOOD FANS UP IN THIS HO
March 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word shtokverse
(v.) The action of annoying someone endlessly through an instant messaging protocol: especially waiting for the other party to sign on and subsequently starting inane conversations
March 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word epungulate
To add a malodorous and pungent smell to an otherwise not-unpleasant object.
> "Dude, I just epungulated my t-shirt."
March 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word gayify
To make more gay (in the context of homosexuality)
March 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word descubriate
To untangle or make more lucid; to describe thoroughly.
March 6, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word you like guys
An insult for persons of the male gender.
February 27, 2008
koldewyse commented on the list appellations
Basically everything in zetadiction is worthy of this list. That is, unless we strive for adherence to some theme.
January 24, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word exeunt
Is this still usable? Or is it archaic?
January 24, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word bug
bug(s)
CURSES.
January 24, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word mollify
Molly.
January 8, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word caesious
Close:
"Of the color of lavender; pale blue with a slight mixture of gray."
January 8, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word bugs
Can you change the URL of zetahydrae on the news page to http://www.zetahydrae.com/? I switched from a tumblr subdomain recently.
January 4, 2008
koldewyse commented on the word musings
Oh god, the bane of my existence, this.
IN EVERY SINGLE BLOG TAGLINE IN EXISTENCE
see also: ramblings, random, and incoherent
December 24, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word petrarchan
A type of sonnet, although vastly overshadowed by its Shakespearean brother.
December 16, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word edifice
I was reminded of this word through my Spanish studies: "edificio" is much more commonly used than its English counterpart, as we English-speakers are more prone to using "building."
December 16, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word promulgate
Also, something like propagate.
December 4, 2007
koldewyse commented on the user koldewyse
Actually, I love you.
November 27, 2007
koldewyse commented on the user koldewyse
I like you, man.
November 27, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word twantinsuyu
Of Incas and other delights.
November 27, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word picaresque
Also the name of an excellent album by The Decemberists.
November 22, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word interrobang
WHAT IS THIS‽
November 7, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word supercalafragalisticexpialladocious
So lengthy that it causes a table overflow in Firefox.
October 7, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word oedipus
Swollen feet.
October 5, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word transcendent
1969, in the sunshine.
Boards of Canada.
September 30, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word noice
The only way to utter the word "nice" whilst still remaining excellent:
example)>> My good friend, I just bought a car today!
>> Noice, noice.
September 24, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word zyxt
(obsolete, Kentish) second-person singular past tense of to see. Notable because it's the last word in the Oxford English Dictionary.
>> Did you zyxt Molly's masterful move?
September 24, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word tomacco
Tastes like VICTORY, more like
September 13, 2007
koldewyse commented on the word glycyrrhizin
Chemicals are often such oddities.
September 6, 2007