The assemblage of dead organisms or fossils that occurred together in a given area at a given moment of geologic time. Also known as death assemblage; taphocoenosis.
A word that my friend and I coined as we were discussing the buttered cat paradox. I defined it as follows: "When the butter on toast is reabsorbed into the bread, causing the bread to become stale again; when toast ceases to be toasted"
I'd just like to say for the second time...why can't we add comments to our profiles or lists? (Well, my profile is private now, but what about the lists?)
Shrimpoluminescence is a form of sonoluminescence, in which the sound of the shrimps (nearly 240 decibels)creates light. Shrimps are so loud that they can white out a submarine's sonar!
It's not misspelled; its a variant. The officials at the spelling bee decided to scrap this word after they discovered that this was the lesser-used variant.
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.
1. I matched yarb with od, because it just seemed like a fitting word. This was also how I correctly identified erinmckean.
2. Chained_bear commented on wodge, while oroboros commented on present. I'm surprised I'm the only one that correctly identified oroboros.
3. I chose greenhorn with the mistaken assumption that I would be the newest Wordie to enter the contest. However, Wordnicolina was, and that threw a lot of people off guard. Congrats P_U for seeing through the trompe l'oeil
This incantatory word means “You bury me,” a declaration of one’s hope that they’ll die before another person because of how difficult it would be to live without them.
An Irish word that means *quote*:A relationship one has with the land/air/water, a deep connection that allows one to literally hear the earth singing… *unquote*
An individual is convinced he has special powers, talents, or abilities. Sometimes, the individual may actually believe he or she is a famous person or character
These are the most common type of delusions and involve the theme of being followed, harassed, cheated, poisoned or drugged, conspired against, spied on, attacked, or obstructed in the pursuit of goals.
Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID), formerly known as Amputee Identity Disorder, is a neurological and psychological disorder that makes sufferers feel they would be happier living as an amputee. It is typically accompanied by the desire to amputate one or more healthy limbs to achieve that end.
A person who suffers from autassassinophilia needs to put himself into a position of danger in order to become sexually aroused. The unfortunate upshot to this disorder, is that it is not entirely uncommon for the sufferer to die in the process!
Wendigo Psychosis is a mental disorder in which a person intensely craves human flesh and thinks they are turning into a cannibal (despite an abundance of healthy food available).
Diogenes syndrome is a condition characterised by extreme self neglect, reclusive tendencies, and compulsive hoarding, sometimes of animals. It is found mainly in old people and is associated with senile breakdown.
Stendhal Syndrome is a psychosomatic illness that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to art, usually when the art is particularly ‘beautiful’ or a large amount of art is in a single place.
The Jerusalem syndrome is the name given to a group of mental phenomena involving the presence of either religiously themed obsessive ideas, delusions or other psychosis-like experiences that are triggered by, or lead to, a visit to the city of Jerusalem. It is not endemic to one single religion or denomination, but has affected Jews and Christians of many different backgrounds.
Paris syndrome is a condition exclusive to Japanese tourists and nationals, which causes them to have a mental breakdown while in the famous city. Of the millions of Japanese tourists that visit the city every year, around a dozen suffer this illness and have to be returned to their home country.
In Neglect Syndrome, a person loses the ability to give equal attention to both sides of a space. For example, a patient in a rehabilitation hospital may wake up in the morning and proceeds to shave his face – only to be told later that he has only shaved half of his face. A person with this disorder, when drawing a person, will often leave off the arm and leg from one side, and when questioned, will state that it looks perfectly fine to them. When drawing a clock, the sufferer will often draw a circle and stuff all of the numbers in to one side
This may sound familiar to drug users: AIWS or Micropsia is a condition in which a patient’s sense of time, space and body image are distorted. People may appear tiny or patients may feel that part of their body shape or size has been altered. A sufferer may perceive humans, parts of humans, animals, and inanimate objects as substantially smaller than in reality.
Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the need for excessive amounts of sleep, sometimes for up to 20 hours a day, and is normally accompanied with excessive food intake (compulsive hyperphagia) and an abnormally uninhibited sexual drive (hypersexuality).
Acocdrnig to an elgnsih unviesitry sutdy the oredr of letetrs in a wrod dosen’t mttaer, the olny thnig thta’s iopmrantt is that the frsit and lsat ltteer of eevry word is in the crcreot ptoision. The rset can be jmbueld and one is stlil able to raed the txet wiohtut dclftfuiiy.
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.
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".
Comments by wordplayer
Wordplayer commented on the list tandem-repeat
purpureus is a color
July 14, 2013
Wordplayer commented on the word thanatocoenosis
The assemblage of dead organisms or fossils that occurred together in a given area at a given moment of geologic time. Also known as death assemblage; taphocoenosis.
January 17, 2013
Wordplayer commented on the word murracyteæ
This word has only 5 Google results...
December 16, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list zoomorphic-weapons
elephant goad- apparently it's also an improvised weapon
crowbill, boar spear, ox tongue spear, doglock.
An onager can refer to a type of catapult or an ass.
November 24, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list weaponized-animals
sawfish for an improvised weapon, archerfish, crown-of-thorns starfish, kukri snake
November 14, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word misophonia
Misophonia is the hatred of certain sounds like chewing, smacking, coughing, sneezing, etc. It can
lead to anxiety and avoidant behavior.
November 4, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list waves-and-waveforms
Apparently an aiger is a tidal wave occurring in a river. I didn't know that was possible!
July 18, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word Psikhelekedana
Definition: A traditional art form originating from Mozambique that involves miniature yet colorful, wooden models
July 17, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list single-celled
Cryptosporidium makes me cringe every time I see it. Great list though!
June 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list zoo-of-overrated-animals
What about the crazy cat people?
May 11, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the user rjurney
Sharing is caring. Welcome to Wordnik
April 29, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list sum-of-full-and-some
Amazing list
April 22, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word hsein
One of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world
April 21, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word arapaima
It's the largest freshwater fish in the world, but somehow it is unlisted!
April 14, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word jounce
Rhymes with and is synonymous with bounce
April 7, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list the-non-event-horizon
You can hear the crickets chirping...
March 15, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word detoastification
A word that my friend and I coined as we were discussing the buttered cat paradox. I defined it as follows: "When the butter on toast is reabsorbed into the bread, causing the bread to become stale again; when toast ceases to be toasted"
February 18, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list too-many-organs
polydactyly
February 3, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word polysplenia
If anyone was going to make a list a "organ multiples" list, I'd nominate deinonychus
February 3, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word republicanism, conservatism, FOX listener
This is a...um...word-sharing website, and not a political website. What are you trying to accomplish?
January 29, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word afterworld
The WordNet definition is so disappointing compared to the other two.
January 20, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list shaped-like-a-pair-of-scissors
bifurcate?
January 20, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word superpartner
Thanks deinonychus! I can add it too my particularly-interesting list!
January 19, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word haemolacria
A physical condition that causes a person to produce tears of blood
January 14, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list nineteen-random-words
Thanks deinonychus! This is an open list, so you can feel free to own things on your own though.
Edit: I've already got quintaphone, but I will still add quintephone. I'm pretty sure that they are variations of the same thing.
January 14, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word zeusaphone
A Tesla coil that has been modified to create music
January 14, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list remarkable-wikipedia-categories
unusual types of gramophone records
January 9, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list sans-belif
tittle? It prevents a lowercase 'i' form being a lowercase 'l'
January 8, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list remarkable-wikipedia-categories
list of pyramid mausoleums in North America
January 8, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list parasitic
Amazing list
January 8, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word hyperparasite
Parasite-ception!
January 7, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word oobleck
I've also never been called "'layer" before, but that is super interesting. You should start a list of letter parts.
January 7, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word oobleck
@gangerh: Hmm...I never heard that definition before. Interesting
January 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word oobleck
It's like flubber
January 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word armorer
Sorry, I can't help it, but I make a fake definition for this word: A person who makes breastplates for men
January 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the word oobleck
Don't forget oobleck's cousins: glurch and goop
January 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list hold-my-place
Oh, I forget about those headbands! I've heard it used as a place-holder as well though.
January 6, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list hold-my-place
Did you get dealybopper?
January 4, 2012
Wordplayer commented on the list letter-and-email-endings
pax vobiscum was listed twice, but this is a great list.
December 10, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list stalk-of-a-plant
haulm (or halm)
December 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word bematist
I wouldn't be paid at all; I would lose track after some charioteer or whatever interrupted me.
December 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word nocturnal vertigo
Whoa! I've had this before, but I never knew its name!
November 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word thrombopoiesis
This is one of those things that is both good or bad, depending on which definition you choose.
November 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word zoopharmacognosy
This is a term describing when an animal becomes so knowledgeable in the field of medicine that it is able to self-medicate
November 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word alfalfa
And, according to the Twitter links to the right, alfalfa relieves constipation.
November 23, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word alfalfa
Alfalfa must have a lot of good reputation as a wordplaying word.
November 23, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word chaotician
According to Jurassic Park, this is a person who studies chaos. (Dinosaur chaos is also correct.)
November 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word If Ruzuzu is infinitely powerful, can she also be infinitely good
One of the greatest paradoxes of all-time. *Chews it over with a fuflun*
November 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word picktooth
What a word. It's a compound word that can be flipped and retain the same meaning!
November 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word botox
Square drums would cause the sound waves to be strange and awkward.
October 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word wood-bill
This word is possibly the only time that you'll see the words loping and fagot in the same sentence..besides bilby's example below.
October 7, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word sausage party
I was going to mention sausage fest; I think sausage party has a better connotation....Then there is the lemon party...
October 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word reliagnostic
An agnostic who leans towards religion
October 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word boringish
Somewhat boring
October 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word rambodextrous
Aww...Prolagus beat me to it!
September 23, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word mondegreen
There is actually an entire game based on mondegreens...it's called Mad Gab.
September 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word new interface
I'd just like to say for the second time...why can't we add comments to our profiles or lists? (Well, my profile is private now, but what about the lists?)
September 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word awesomeness
I was doubtful that this was a word; I can feel the awesomeness now!
September 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word anon
Quite an autoantonym or contranym
September 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word melliloquent
Wow, what an aesthetic word!
September 14, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word theriomorphosis
Transformation into a beast.
September 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word passalorynchite
A person who takes a vow of silence.
September 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word keybugle
A bugle with keys
September 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word mateyness
Hmmm....it's actually a word!
August 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word horseflesh ore
Hmm...I think I have bornite in my mineral collection.
August 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word new interface
Why can't we comment of each other profiles or lists anymore???
August 10, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word stenopodium
Did it occur to you that you could make an entire list of words with "steno-" as the prefix?
August 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word stenocephaly
That doesn't sound very good.
August 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word shrimpoluminescence
Shrimpoluminescence is a form of sonoluminescence, in which the sound of the shrimps (nearly 240 decibels)creates light. Shrimps are so loud that they can white out a submarine's sonar!
July 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user ruzuzu
Thanks for suggesting shrimpoluminescence!
July 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word list idea
I need a list idea...but, alas, I have none.
July 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word tapenade
I've heard it's delicious, although it's name sounds suspiciously similar to trematode.
July 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list the-red-ink-ran-dry
I never knew that even Stephen King made a lot of obvious mistakes, like huband and fulfils! No one is safe from spelling errors.
July 11, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word new interface
I have noticed that you can't reach the tags page anymore...This interface has a lot of bugs.
July 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word sonoluminescence
Isn't it amazing that sound can create light? We live in a strange world.
July 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list strange-services
Dog midwife???
July 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word rumormonger
Stumbled across this delightful word today!
July 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word pimpquin
This is not good for my reputation.....*
July 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Is not the mounted liger
*takes quesadilla*
June 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list verba-tuberum
hernia?
June 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word national waffle day
Someone should make a waffle list...
June 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word reamer
Youch!
June 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list i-be-speaking-spanglish
Did I forget any?
June 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list ex-element
Epic list!
June 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word singeing
It has occurred to me that, if this followed common English rules, then the word would be singing...
June 21, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list dutchly-things
I'm half-dutch anyway....!
June 21, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word ATM machine
Wiktionary is a free-to-edit website, so that was probably the work of an internet miscreant.
June 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list sugarysweetland
Great list!
June 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word insomnia
This is amazing; I was just thinking about how I couldn't sleep last night, and then I look at the sidebar...
June 15, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word lacrymator
It's not misspelled; its a variant. The officials at the spelling bee decided to scrap this word after they discovered that this was the lesser-used variant.
June 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list the-former-island-of-urk
Ice age glaciations of the Pleistocene epoch.
Forebulge effect. Economic pillar of the village.
Flevoland. Bible belt. Small price had to be paid for the baby.
A collection of twenty homo-erotic poems.
June 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word We must restore the dignity of this vegetable!
I think all of the bulb and stem vegetables (asparagus, kohlrabi, leek) are dignified, with the exception of garlic.
June 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word kohlmine
A mining deposit of kohlrabis. Inspired by this comment:
link (8th comment from the bottom)
June 12, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list things-that-get-way-more-fun-when-you-add-a-p-to-them
I think hernesheir should get brownie points for yugoslapvia.
June 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list asterisms
I've seen the teapot, and its one of my favorites!
June 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •-prime-numbers-in-songs
Unless its a silly internet rumor, it's true!
June 7, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •-prime-numbers-in-songs
No way...I read that 867-5309 is a prime number....and you know what that means!
June 7, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word I dislike ampersands
But I think ampersands are awesome, so I agree with asativum. However, it is kind of pointless to substitute a symbol for a three-letter word.
June 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list spelling-bee-final-round
Lets see...I could spell naphthalene, susurrus, psittacines, komatik, and sorites.
June 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list efficient-phonemes
Wow..I had this idea...but I didnt know that you thought of it first....! Anyway, b*ll.
June 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word autogarphing
Misspelling from Isaac Asimov's Murder at the ABA
June 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list b-short-of-a-full-deck-b
Might I suggest "More Than a Full Deck."
Bezique, for instance.
May 30, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list ovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovoloovolo
Nice list...but long name...
May 29, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list sweet-tooth-fairy-dominoes
Awesome sionnach and mollusque! I was hoping somone would put hopping mad!
May 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list sweet-tooth-fairy-dominoes
image resolution island
May 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list how-to-make-a-facebook-game
And now add "ville" in Step Two.
May 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list polycephaly---a-many-headed-list
Hernesheir, check this out: link
May 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list particularly-interesting
Nearly two-thirds of the particles in this list are simply hypothetical
May 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list minerals-and-mineralogy
Wait..why is perfect listed here?
May 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list first-lists
Thanks for adding mine blaf
May 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list sweet-tooth-fairy-dominoes
What can come after crumbs?
May 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list how-to-make-a-facebook-game
Even dope wars?
May 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list •specific-wee-or-sounds-like-specific-wee-but-isn-t
What about the specific wee color: urobilin
May 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
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
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
I have achieved 4th place in the California State Spelling Bee!
I might post a list of all the words later.
May 16, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list lithophilia
tonsillolith and otolith
May 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list tunie-word-disassociation
I had to look it up...Great song!
May 11, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word aboutyrapistesis
Thanks Pro
May 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word aboutyrapistesis
I feel dirty now...
May 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word aboutyrapistesis
Anyone notice that this neologism contains the word rapist. Am I the only one that noticed?
May 8, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word stepped on a little frog
Its frog season, and there are a bunch of froglets swimming in my pool or hopping madly. I'm afraid I might squish one.
May 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word flaxwheel
Apparently, this is a wheel that is used for spinning flax.
May 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
Since everyone's sharing, here was my strategy...
1. I matched yarb with od, because it just seemed like a fitting word. This was also how I correctly identified erinmckean.
2. Chained_bear commented on wodge, while oroboros commented on present. I'm surprised I'm the only one that correctly identified oroboros.
3. I chose greenhorn with the mistaken assumption that I would be the newest Wordie to enter the contest. However, Wordnicolina was, and that threw a lot of people off guard. Congrats P_U for seeing through the trompe l'oeil
May 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list snose-words
Added snuff and snatiation, but I can't think of any others right now.
May 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
Wait, so did my last minute changes not count...I'm confuzzled...
Edit: ..And scared...because I just changed my answers before I read that the contest was over...*hides face in shame*
IM SORRY!
2nd edit: I might've just gotten more wrong though, because...normally your gut instinct is right
May 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word insignia
inSIGNia
May 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word chandeliers
ChANDeLiErS
May 4, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list kangaroo-words
I think you misspelled chandeliers though. Anyway, thanks for accepting my input.
May 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list kangaroo-words
Would ChANDeLiErS and inSIGNia count?
May 3, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user PossibleUnderscore
Thanks for favoriting my list, Punderscore!
May 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word lugubrious
My band teacher thinks that he created this word...
May 2, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list snowplows-and-dough-troughs
Will troll-doll count?
May 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list the-male-of-the-species
also *favorited*
May 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list monovocalics
Oh, I was unaware of that, but thank you mollusque!
May 1, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list monovocalics
While reading the list, I came across nagaswaram. Shouldn't it be nadaswaram?
April 30, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list cringeworthy-hair-beauty-salons
Curl up and dye?! Thank just made my day!
April 29, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list wordienik-anagrams
Ye warp lord is paled with worry at building a world pyre.
Muahahahaha!
April 29, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word volvulus
This is another twisted malady. Also see intussusception
April 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list isograms
Whoops, that was the list I was looking for. I apologize.
April 28, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word tarof
In the Persian language, it means "denying yourself to please the other."
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word ubunto
In South Africa, this word means, "the feeling of interdependence, of shared destiny.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word fraureichtgebahr
He who says a woman is always right in order to avoid problems.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word dor
In Romanian, this is a noun that means "the action of missing something". There is no noun for this in the English language.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word ya'aburnee
This incantatory word means “You bury me,” a declaration of one’s hope that they’ll die before another person because of how difficult it would be to live without them.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word tenalach
An Irish word that means *quote*:A relationship one has with the land/air/water, a deep connection that allows one to literally hear the earth singing… *unquote*
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word jo
In Norwegian, this word means not only "yes"; it also refers to a positive response to a double-negative question.
For example, if I were to ask you if you didn't like water, then jo would be a response to say, "Yes,I DO like water.
Wow, translating that was hard.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word altahmam
Arabic for a kind of indescribably deep sadness
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word shlimazl
A chronically unlucky person, a recipient of bad luck, but not unlucky.
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
By the way, I did sacrifice my word because I had no idea on one of the entrants...(or did I)...
April 25, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
Alright..let's get this over with:
bilby slopseller
blafferty harlequin
chained_bear wodge
dontcry tear-resistant
erinmckean calepinereinne
fbharjo hidelugged
frindley medieval
frogapplause boggy
gangerh emordnilap
hernesheir systematic
mollusque distingue
oroboros present
PossibleUnderscore chrestomathic
Prolagus prodigal
pterodactyl sinistral
reesetee lunette
ruzuzu playful
seanahan mortsafe
sionnach queasy
Wordnicolina ascian
yarb od
April 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
I am too young for these mind games! What have I gotten myself into???!!!
April 24, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word easter bilby
What he said :)
April 23, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list bacon
Wait..THERE A BACON LIST!!!
*starts drooling and clocking the fav button*
April 23, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list redundant-and-repetitive
Congratulations, these are the exact opposite of oxymorons!
April 22, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word hippomobile
Apparently, according to the Phrontistery this is a horse-drawn carriage.
April 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word excarnate
*shudders*
April 20, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word mobot
*shudders*
April 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word slather
A word I've used but never thought about until now
April 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word intussusception
That is one twisted malady!
April 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list pigment-of-your-imagination
You don't...
*ominous music plays in the background*
April 14, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list pigment-of-your-imagination
@yarb: I don't want to confuse anyone with blue, but that is very creative!
April 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word french horn
The only musical instrument I play....
April 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
Hooray! It's begun!
April 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list isograms
stomachache
April 13, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word alehouse
What a quaint name for a tavern!
April 10, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list pigment-of-your-imagination
Common colors only, please!
April 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list from-phrontistery
The game is called..slug bug.
April 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list stupid-or-redundant-words-that-shouldnt-exist
impactful
April 7, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list a-way
cestode
April 7, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list specific-excrement
Hahaha...cow-shard!
March 30, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word grandiose delusion
An individual is convinced he has special powers, talents, or abilities. Sometimes, the individual may actually believe he or she is a famous person or character
March 27, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word delusional jealousy
A person with this delusion falsely believes a spouse or lover is having an affair.
March 27, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word persecutory delusion
These are the most common type of delusions and involve the theme of being followed, harassed, cheated, poisoned or drugged, conspired against, spied on, attacked, or obstructed in the pursuit of goals.
March 27, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word body integrity identity disorder
Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID), formerly known as Amputee Identity Disorder, is a neurological and psychological disorder that makes sufferers feel they would be happier living as an amputee. It is typically accompanied by the desire to amputate one or more healthy limbs to achieve that end.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word autassassinophilia
A person who suffers from autassassinophilia needs to put himself into a position of danger in order to become sexually aroused. The unfortunate upshot to this disorder, is that it is not entirely uncommon for the sufferer to die in the process!
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word wendigo pyschosis
Wendigo Psychosis is a mental disorder in which a person intensely craves human flesh and thinks they are turning into a cannibal (despite an abundance of healthy food available).
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Diogenes syndrome
Diogenes syndrome is a condition characterised by extreme self neglect, reclusive tendencies, and compulsive hoarding, sometimes of animals. It is found mainly in old people and is associated with senile breakdown.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Lima syndrome
The exact opposite of Stockholm syndrome – this is where the hostage takers become more sympathetic to the plights and needs of the hostages.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Stendhal syndrome
Stendhal Syndrome is a psychosomatic illness that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to art, usually when the art is particularly ‘beautiful’ or a large amount of art is in a single place.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Jerusalem syndrome
The Jerusalem syndrome is the name given to a group of mental phenomena involving the presence of either religiously themed obsessive ideas, delusions or other psychosis-like experiences that are triggered by, or lead to, a visit to the city of Jerusalem. It is not endemic to one single religion or denomination, but has affected Jews and Christians of many different backgrounds.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Paris syndrome
Paris syndrome is a condition exclusive to Japanese tourists and nationals, which causes them to have a mental breakdown while in the famous city. Of the millions of Japanese tourists that visit the city every year, around a dozen suffer this illness and have to be returned to their home country.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word neglect syndrome
In Neglect Syndrome, a person loses the ability to give equal attention to both sides of a space. For example, a patient in a rehabilitation hospital may wake up in the morning and proceeds to shave his face – only to be told later that he has only shaved half of his face. A person with this disorder, when drawing a person, will often leave off the arm and leg from one side, and when questioned, will state that it looks perfectly fine to them. When drawing a clock, the sufferer will often draw a circle and stuff all of the numbers in to one side
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Alice in Wonderland syndrome
This may sound familiar to drug users: AIWS or Micropsia is a condition in which a patient’s sense of time, space and body image are distorted. People may appear tiny or patients may feel that part of their body shape or size has been altered. A sufferer may perceive humans, parts of humans, animals, and inanimate objects as substantially smaller than in reality.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word Kleine-Levin syndrome
Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the need for excessive amounts of sleep, sometimes for up to 20 hours a day, and is normally accompanied with excessive food intake (compulsive hyperphagia) and an abnormally uninhibited sexual drive (hypersexuality).
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word sprig
I usually think of parsley when I hear this word. This is one of my favorite 5-letter words.
March 26, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list words-you-were-amazed-to-hear-in-a-song
insulin, glucagon, proportional, duodenum, pancreas, metabolizing, and enzymes are found in this song: link
March 19, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word chaparral
Missed by nine people at the 2011 county spelling bee!
March 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
Won the county spelling bee again today!
March 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list iwhat
I want a soothing "Harvest Gold" iPad! XD
March 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word viny
What was your spelling?
March 18, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word pharyngolaryngooesophagectomy
That's true, and it avoids the somewhat strange double o.
March 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word pharyngolaryngooesophagectomy
The surgical removal of the pharynx, larynx and esophagus, usually as a result of cancer of the hypopharynx.
March 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word gynecomastia
Technically, it is the enlargement of the mammary gland, and it is common in teenage males, myself included.
March 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word stymie
Both versions of the word with the suffix "-ing" are strangely written: stymying and stymieing.
March 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list containing-c-k-j
Ignore below
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March 17, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list dont-drink-this
palisade
March 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the word jumbled
Acocdrnig to an elgnsih unviesitry sutdy the oredr of letetrs in a wrod dosen’t mttaer, the olny thnig thta’s iopmrantt is that the frsit and lsat ltteer of eevry word is in the crcreot ptoision. The rset can be jmbueld and one is stlil able to raed the txet wiohtut dclftfuiiy.
March 9, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the list remarkable-wikipedia-categories
The Unusual Articles page is the best...just dont click on some of the links...
March 6, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
NO! My least favorite word has come back in antonym form!!!
March 5, 2011
Wordplayer commented on the user Wordplayer
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
Wordplayer commented on the list identify-the-wordienik
I'm in as well
March 4, 2011
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
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