It sounds very similar to Russian чуй*, used to describe a gut feeling, a presentiment, like in чу�?ть опа�?но�?ть (chuyat opasnost), to apprehend danger.
troponym – a verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by its replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning; e. g. the verb to stroll indicates a more leisurely, casual manner of to walk
malonym – 1) a metaphor, cliché, or popular expression mangled by the use of an incorrect word (similar to a malapropism); 2) an ill-considered offering by a spell checker
antagonym – a single word that has meanings that contradict each other, like apparent ('not clear or certain' vs 'obvious'), and overlook ('to pay attention to' vs 'to ignore')
backronym – the reverse of producing an acronym; taking a word which already exists and creating a phrase (usually humorous) using the letters of the word as initials, from backwards) + acronym; see also bacronym
demonym – a demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place; in English, a demonym is often the same as the name of the people's native language: e.g., the "French" (people from France)
exonym – a name for a place that is not used within that place by the local inhabitants (neither in the official language of the state nor in local languages), or a name for a people or language that is not used by the people or language to which it refers
endonym – a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (also called autonyms, names that come from inside the group)
You may even get away with it, as it is unlawful to discriminate against the sexual minorities (or deviants, or harmless paraphiliacs, for that matter).
There's another reference in "Early English Drama: An Anthology". Just search within this book for recumbentibus, and there will be a short passage on it.
And I found this from the parallel translations of the Latin Vulgate Bible:
6:22 Cumque introisset filia ipsius Herodiadis, et saltasset, et placuisset Herodi, simulque recumbentibus; rex ait puellæ: Pete a me quod vis, et dabo tibi:
6:22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had entered, and danced, and pleased Herod, along with those who were at table with him, the king said to the girl, "Request from me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."
krukolibidinous – the act of staring at someone's crotch; having one's gaze fixated on the crotch; crotch-watching
(I more or less copied the definition, yet I don't understand how can it be called an act. Shouldn't we say "characterized by" or "having" blah, blah? How to phrase it correctly?)
Well, I think that it could still be used in a broad and general sense, seeing that it just means blending two (sometimes incongruous) words together, but I’m by no means an expert on this matter (especially as it concerns German!).
Here's where this particular conundrum is addressed: Language Log: More head(s). Warning – it's quite long. (I hope it's the correct analogy; it was long since I read that article).
Ahaha, Sionnach! It was worth asking if only to see you freaking out! I've never studied German, so I wouldn't know what is and isn't appropriate or correct, but I'll go look at that comment thread.
No, I was trying to make fun of cognoscenti – cogno-no-savant-i – people with a condescending attitude and insufficient knowledge of the field they're talking about.
A German portmanteau word for the disappointment one feels when exposed to something that is not nearly as bad as one hoped it would be; literally "shit regret".
Can someone, please, tell me how to pronounce this word? Especially, the "bedauern" part, as I'm not German-literate.
I see you've been talking here in my absence :) Well, I don't think I should worry, seeing as I'm planning an extended leave from my usual haunts on the internets starting the end of July. As to my next year's list, it will be organized something like this – 2009 List numba 1, 2009 List numba 2, etc., etc.
I object to mia part of it. No syllable of mine should ever be constrained to be a constituent part of such an ugly-smelling word, ugh. Mia smells like roses.
Oh, that's just so hilarious! You were probably quite weirded out seeing random people listing your brother's name all of a sudden. I wish I had a brother named Justin Taylor.
It is, I agree, but I wanted to transfer the correct form of the phrase, as well. Dog → cat, puppy → kitten. But you are completely right, pussy-cat eyes does sound better.
I sleep best when I shouldn't, for example, when there's a lot of work or studying to do, and currently everything's finished, which accounts for my total lack of desire to sleep. I mean, what's the point? Sleep is more valuable when my precious work time is spent indulging in it.
I like the way you are thinking! But no, I was more thinking along the lines of describing someone's facial expressions of surprise and general astonishment (for lolz, you know), and I'm still contemplating on the most appropriate and socially acceptable ways to phrase it.
"Or you could ask your hosts what they call their furniture. If an upholstered seat for two or more people is called a settee or a couch, they are no higher than middle-middle*. If it is a sofa, they are upper-middle or above." Kate Fox, Watching the English, a very delightful book about the English people.
The "keep it simple" principle. I'd heard of the expression Occam's razor several times in the past, but only now looked it up properly. Will be using it more often from now on.
My knowledge of Russian grammar has deteriorated over the years, but I hear it spoken around me every day. I am quite certain that there is some degree of naughtiness involved in ахуеть (охуеть), and while I wouldn't consider it offensive, I wouldn't use it in "polite" society either. That said, I like this word, especially if it is said with typical Russian emphasis :)
To Bilby – well done! (I knew you would know, I was just egging you on). Here's another one: Refuse To Dance by Charlie Dore, speaking voice Alan Rickman, "Time Goes By", 1995. And one more: Sun Ain't Gonna Shine by Alan Rickman & Juliet Stevenson in "Truly, Madly, Deeply".
Perhaps you should have also provided a translation of that word – 'хуй' in ахуеть is a taboo word for a male reproductive organ, even though ахуеть is just an exclamation indicting a surprised wonderment). But you probably already knew all that! :)
You've put ideas in my head. Now, whenever I hear a Russian person saying ахуеть, I'll be tempted to respond with "будьте здоровы!" (bless you).
Psycho in psychologist? Adman in madman? Rave (or verse) in traverse? Moron in oxymoron? Ream in preamble? Dumb in adumbrate? Wink in periwinkle? War in bulwark? Gay in nosegay? Tart in kickstart? Sock in tussock? Mist in chemist? Rest in forestall? Lover in glover? Irk in smirk? I hope you try to list them all!
While I hold a genuine respect for all kinds of people, regardless of their religious or non-religious affiliations, until they prove that they are not worthy of this respect, I loathe religion in all its forms, and it may come across as "irreverent humour", as you said. It's not. It's anger, tempered by tolerance, and weary resignation.
"...in this case it may be best to back off the subject altogether" – I agree, because this is not a place to discuss religion. Still, this exchange of views have been interesting, so time is not wasted (much) :)
I know, I went and looked at your profile. Does it mean that you never cry? What do you do then, when the mood for crying strikes? Fight it off bravely? Don't mind me, just asking :)
We have a right to have our own opinions, and I usually avoid engaging in discussions on religious issues in places where it's not explicitly invited (I do participate in debates in some LiveJournal communities which where created specifically for this purpose).
So, no worries. I've just encountered too many Christian people with whom it is impossible to reason or debate, because they do not follow basic logic, and have not read the Bible in its entirety as I have. They discard one set of rules laid down in Bible, then pick and choose another set of rules to follow, even though the Bible clearly is meant to be understood literally (not cleverly interpreted), and all the rules apply. It's all mind boggling, and it's completely turned me off religion.
As to the matter in question – true, the person who "stole" the Eucharist acted very inconsiderately, yet I refuse to believe that he harbored any malicious intent when doing that. Does he deserve to receive multiple death threats against his person? Or to have his future ruined with expulsion from school? No, I don't believe he does.
Why do (radical) believers get away with beating their children bloody in the name of God, or those Mormon people with sexually abusing and marrying off their pre-pubescent daughters to old geezers as their religion "stipulates"? Way to many people excuse outrageous behaviour if it's done in the name of God.
However, I don't think it's a good idea to continue to discuss it here – after all, Wordie is meant to be a fun place to hang around, so why spoil this with serious, not to say irrelevant, discussions on controversial subjects? (I'll delete this comment on request).
No, can't agree. To a Catholic (which I'm not, as I'm nontheist), a Eucharist is the actual body of Christ. Ask any believer of that denomination, as I did – I asked my Christian friends. They truly, honestly and sincerely believe that that little bit of wafer they are given is the actual body of Jesus Christ. If it weren't, then what would be the point of eating it?
I personally believe that the whole thing is blown way out of proportion. How are we better than those Muslim fundamentalists who got upset over those silly cartoons? If the Christians have got the right to be upset and discomfited over a piece of food (they're calling it a hate crime now!), then they've got a right to be upset over an ugly drawing.
Again, my efforts at being unique have been ruthlessly thwarted. Sheesh.
To bilby – well, you asked for it. Here's something harder, tailored for you: name at least three songs, where we can hear Alan Rickman's voice (you, of course, don't know who AR is, I presume), one song clip in which he dances rather spectacularly, and all this without mentioning that certain movie with Johnny Depp even once. I see you're stumped, now.
Thanks, I'll do that! It seems that it's not easy to find out how to navigate around here on Wordie on your own, you've got to know all these nifty things first – thanks for help, and hi! :)
to metaquote – to quote a LiveJournal user on another place of LiveJournal, for entertainment purposes, usually with permission from the original poster – if there is another definition, then I don't know it
And I looked, and beheld a pale internet... and his name that sat on it was Fandom, and Wank followed with him." Paraphrased from Bible, if someone needs a reference.
shipper – (derived from a relationshipper), someone who is interested in and focused on a coupling of two specific fictional characters (used in fandom)
"Fen" – 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China (see above definition) – ahahaha. I've only ever seen fen used as a plural form of the word fan, that's why it caught me completely by surprise. But I'm all *enlightened* now.
It's hard for me to imagine anyone taking an active dislike to LolCat. It's an amazing made-up "language", what with its own grammar* and everything.
*I've seen quite a few discussion threads on LiveJournal communities where people are seriously arguing about the "correct" way to speak LolCat. One is not born with an ability to speak it (well, unless one is a *cat*). It has to be learned.
It still sounds way too euphemistic a term, if you ask me. Why bother coming up with a fancy name for this "activity" when there are so many simpler ways to phrase it? Assymetric warfare to an average person doesn't say anything. I had to look it up, and I have a college degree. Still, thanks for an alternative definition!
cluster marketing – when a large company opens more outlets in a given area than that market can support, thus driving out the competition – after the competitors are decimated, it can then close the surplus outlets and have the market to itself (not an official definition)
firewall account – a small balancebank account primarily used for online purchases. That way, if the account information is stolen, there’s very little for the bad guys to take. – BuzzWhack.com.
kleptonarcissist – someone so vain that he or she compulsively steals glances of himself or herself in any nearby reflectivesurface – mirrors, polished cars, etc. Definition from BuzzWhack.com.
The law, as originally formulated by Mike Godwin in 1990, states: "As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one."
It just occurred to me that I'm probably flooding all those poor unsuspecting folks who've innocently subscribed to the Wordie's Recent comments and citations feed – I'm sorry, I didn't mean to! :)
Oh, thank you! :) I didn't even look around, to tell the truth. All these words I'm adding here have already been posted on my LiveJournal first, I'm just transferring them here for easier viewing.
I haven't yet fully figured out how this Wordie-thing works, so thanks for your advice!
technolust – the constant desire to possess the newest, flashiest, fastest, shiniest gadget available, even if the one you just bought is only two months old and still works great
code-swiching – a term in linguistics referring to alternation between two or more languages, dialects, or language registers in a single conversation, stretch of discourse, or utterance between people who have more than one language in common
quale – a quality or property as perceived or experienced by a person
qualia – (plural of quale) often referred to a raw feels, qualia are those subjective, qualitative properties of mental states such as sensations and emotions – the "what it is like" to see blue, feel pain, be angry or agitated
cognitive dissonance – a discrepancy between what a person does and what they think or believe; a psychological state of conflict that occurs when a person's behavior contradicts their thoughts or beliefs
e-mail bankruptcy – a state when you are so inundated with e-mail, both genuine e-mail and spam, that you have to delete everything and start over again
proboscis – a long flexiblesnout or trunk, as of an elephant; the slender, tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates, such as insects, worms, and mollusks; a human nose, especially a prominent one
strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower – an ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird
commodification – the transformation of relationships, formerly untainted by commerce, into commercial relationships, relationships of buying and selling
wedding band – a ring, often one of a pair of plain gold or platinum bands, given during the wedding ceremony by the groom or bride to his or her future spouse
prolocutor – one who speaks for others; specifically a presiding officer or chairperson, especially of the lower house of a convocation in the Anglican Church
athenaeum – an institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning; a place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading
web log – an online personal journal used by an author to share information on a particular subject at regular intervals; blog (a portmanteau of web log)
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mialuthien commented on the word fanthing
Another term for a fanbrat.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nodal
nodal – being, relating to, or located at or near a node
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word chuj
It sounds very similar to Russian чуй*, used to describe a gut feeling, a presentiment, like in чу�?ть опа�?но�?ть (chuyat opasnost), to apprehend danger.
*used colloquially
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
That's exactly what I thought, too. So you're not alone in that.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word taxonym
taxonym – a name used for classification, like canine
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gynonym
gynonym – a female name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gendernym
gendernym – having a masculine and a feminine version, like actor/actress
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word donunym
See demonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word typonym
typonym – a taxonomic name based on a type of specimen instead of a diagnosis
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word troponym
troponym – a verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by its replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning; e. g. the verb to stroll indicates a more leisurely, casual manner of to walk
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tetronym
tetronym – a name consisting of four parts
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sideronym
sideronym – a pseudonym consisting of the name of a celestial body
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pseudoeponym
pseudoeponym – a name erroneously given to the year
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pseudoantonym
pseudoantonym – a word that appears to mean the opposite of what it actually means; e. g. unloosen
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word protonym
protonym – the first person or thing of the name; that from which another is named
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polypseudonym
polypseudonym – having many pseudonyms
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word phytonym
phytonym – the name of a plant
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word organonym
organonym – the technical name of an organ
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word onym
onym – a proposed term or a technical name, as of a species or other group in zoology, etc., forming part of a recognised nomenclature
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word neuronym
neuronym – a name of a nerve or part of the nervous system
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word morphonym
morphonym – a zoological species name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metanym
metanym – a generic name rejected because based on a type species congeneric with the type of a previously published genus
Bzuh?
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word matronym
See metronym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word malonym
malonym – 1) a metaphor, cliché, or popular expression mangled by the use of an incorrect word (similar to a malapropism); 2) an ill-considered offering by a spell checker
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hydronym
hydronym – the name for a body of water
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hiernym
hiernym – a surname based on a sacred name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word genonym
genonym – a botanical genus name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word filionym
filionym – a name derived from that of a son
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ethonym
ethonym – the name of a people or ethnic group (not named necessarily by where they live, however)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word domunym
Another word for demonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word desynonym
desynonym – a word that was previously synonymous with another but is now different
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word consonym
consonym – one of two (or more) words that have the same pattern of consonants, e. g., sponge and espionage
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word chironym
chironym – a manuscript name for a species, having no taxonomic validity until published
Edited: "a manuscript name" (instead of 'named'). Thanks, Mollusque!
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word charactonym
charactonym – the name of a fictional character that is especially suited to his or her personality, like Remus Lupin
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word caconym
A misnomer.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
basonym – an obsolete name for a biological species or genus which has been replaced by a new name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word aristonym
aristonym – a surname used as, or derived from, a formal title of nobility or a high rank
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word aptronym
...like the name of the inventor of flush toilets, Thomas Crapper
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word apostonym
apostonym – a word that becomes different when the apostrophe is removed: he'll becomes hell, she'll becomes shell
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anthroponym
anthroponym – a person's name, especially a surname
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word antagonym
antagonym – a single word that has meanings that contradict each other, like apparent ('not clear or certain' vs 'obvious'), and overlook ('to pay attention to' vs 'to ignore')
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anatonym
anatonym – a word that refers to a part of the body and which is used as a verb, e. g., to toe the line, to face the music
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anacronym
anacronym – an acronym that is so well-established that its origin is no longer remembered
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word bacronym
See backronym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word trionym
trionym – a name consisting of three parts or terms, like Jean Paul Sartre
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word teknonym
teknonym – a name derived from a child's name that is used to address a parent, for example, Johnsdad, Bobsdad (usually said by a child)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polyonym
polyonym – 1) an object which has a variety of names; 2) a polynomial name or term, like Elizabeth, Liz, Beth
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word poecilonym
poecilonym – a synonym for synonym, one of various names for the same thing
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paranym
paranym – a word or words whose meaning is altered to conceal; an evasion; see euphemism
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pedonym
Same as paedonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paedonym
paedonym – a name taken from one's child
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word isonym
isonym – the opposite of a homonym: a word that is spelled the same but pronounced differently
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word euphonym
euphonym – a name chosen or adopted because of its sound (secondary to or in spite of its meaning); a euphonious synonym
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word euonym
euonym – a pleasing or beautiful name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word dionym
dyonym – a name containing two parts or terms
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cohyponym
cohyponym – a word which is one of multiple hyponyms of another word
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word oronym
oronym – a string of words which is homophonic with another string of words, e. g.:
The stuffy nose can lead to problems.
The stuff he knows can lead to problems.
I'm taking a nice cold shower.
I'm taking an ice cold shower.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metronym
metronym – a name derived from the name of one's mother, or another female ancestor
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word contronym
See autoantonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word contranym
Same as autoantonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word backronym
backronym – the reverse of producing an acronym; taking a word which already exists and creating a phrase (usually humorous) using the letters of the word as initials, from backwards) + acronym; see also bacronym
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autoantonym
autoantonym – a word that can take two (or more) opposite meanings
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paronym
paronym – a word that is related to another word and derives from the same root; a cognate word
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word demonym
demonym – a demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place; in English, a demonym is often the same as the name of the people's native language: e.g., the "French" (people from France)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word exonym
exonym – a name for a place that is not used within that place by the local inhabitants (neither in the official language of the state nor in local languages), or a name for a people or language that is not used by the people or language to which it refers
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autonym
autonym – the self-assigned name of an ethnic group; self-appellation
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word endonym
endonym – a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (also called autonyms, names that come from inside the group)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ethnonym
ethnonym – an ethnic group, or a group of people who identify with each other as a distinct people
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Or schlediums.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Well, for every schlong, there must be several schlorts, don't you think? It makes a statistical sense.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
Wow, that's surprising alright, Bilby.
Butt secks sounds appropriately devious.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Wow, that was quick.
And now, on to the definitions, no? Also, you forgot schlort.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mia absoluthien
What's this?! *gawks* You better not be poking fun at my name, or else! ...Pterodidactyl *huffs*
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cisvestism
You may even get away with it, as it is unlawful to discriminate against the sexual minorities (or deviants, or harmless paraphiliacs, for that matter).
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word male interfemoral infidel
male interfemoral infidel (link)
:)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cisvestism
cisvestism – the practice of dressing in clothes inappropriate to one's position or status
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
There's another reference in "Early English Drama: An Anthology". Just search within this book for recumbentibus, and there will be a short passage on it.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
And I found this from the parallel translations of the Latin Vulgate Bible:
6:22 Cumque introisset filia ipsius Herodiadis, et saltasset, et placuisset Herodi, simulque recumbentibus; rex ait puellæ: Pete a me quod vis, et dabo tibi:
6:22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had entered, and danced, and pleased Herod, along with those who were at table with him, the king said to the girl, "Request from me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."
Only it doesn't make much sense, does it?
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
Well, it does show up in several dictionaries when you google it, but that in itself isn't a proof of anything.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mumpsimus
Wow, I love its etymology, thanks for the link!
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tibialoconcupiscent
Why root vegetables?
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word eunoterpsia
eunoterpsia – the doctrine that pursuing sexual pleasure is the goal of life
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cacocallia
cacocallia – the state of being ugly but at the same time sexually desireable
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cacoethes scribendi
cacoethes scribendi – an incurable itch to write
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ximelolagnia
ximelolagnia – the urge to stare at women who are sitting with crossed legs
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word viraginity
Masculine qualities in a woman (see virago).
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word vesthibitionism
vesthibitionism – the flirtatious display of undergarments by a woman
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tibialoconcupiscent
tibialoconcupiscent – having a lascivious interest in watching a woman put on stockings
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word thelemic
thelemic – permitting people to do as they like
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word strikhedonia
strikhedonia – the freedom of being able to say, "to hell with it!"; the pleasure of leaving for somewhere new
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
recumbentibus – a knockout blow, either verbal or physical
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word krukolibidinous
And I'm not good at coming up with definitions. Let's wait and see what someone smarter has to say.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word psithurism
Also the sound of rustling leaves.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word philosophunculist
philosophunculist – one who pretends to know more than they do to impress others
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nelipot
nelipot – someone who walks without shoes
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word maledicent
maledicent – one who is addicted to abusive speech
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autohagiographer
And I know a whole social networking platform of them :) And yes, I'm including myself in that statement, too.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lygerastia
lygerastia – the condition of one who is only amorous when the lights are out
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word krukolibidinous
krukolibidinous – the act of staring at someone's crotch; having one's gaze fixated on the crotch; crotch-watching
(I more or less copied the definition, yet I don't understand how can it be called an act. Shouldn't we say "characterized by" or "having" blah, blah? How to phrase it correctly?)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word inaniloquous
inaniloquous – given to talking inanely; loquacious; garrulous
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word grapholagnia
grapholagnia – the urge to stare at obscene pictures
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word exsibilation
exsibilation – the collective hisses of a disapproving audience
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word charientism
charientism – an artfully veiled insult
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autohagiographer
autohagiographer – one who speaks or writes in a smug fashion about their own life and accomplishments
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word me, me, me
It's all about me, me, me...
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word latescent
Is this an official definition, Bilby, or are you improvising? :) (latex + scent)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word latescent
latescent – переход�?щий в �?крытое �?о�?то�?ние
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gloam
Pre-dawn? Antelucan? (ante + lux)
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
Well, I think that it could still be used in a broad and general sense, seeing that it just means blending two (sometimes incongruous) words together, but I’m by no means an expert on this matter (especially as it concerns German!).
Concatenation! *puts on her list*
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list word-bounties
Here's where this particular conundrum is addressed: Language Log: More head(s). Warning – it's quite long. (I hope it's the correct analogy; it was long since I read that article).
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
Ahaha, Sionnach! It was worth asking if only to see you freaking out! I've never studied German, so I wouldn't know what is and isn't appropriate or correct, but I'll go look at that comment thread.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cognonosavanti
No, I was trying to make fun of cognoscenti – cogno-no-savant-i – people with a condescending attitude and insufficient knowledge of the field they're talking about.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cognonosavanti
Just made it up.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
Somehow, ZOMG! seems appropriate, Bilby :) I'll never surpass it.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
A German portmanteau word for the disappointment one feels when exposed to something that is not nearly as bad as one hoped it would be; literally "shit regret".
Can someone, please, tell me how to pronounce this word? Especially, the "bedauern" part, as I'm not German-literate.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word schadenfreudian slip
schadenfreudian slip – failure to discreetly conceal the pleasure from the misfortunes of others
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sesquipedalian
Literally, "one-and-a-half feet".
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word thespianic practitioner
An actor or actress, but not exclusively.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i fucked your mother.
"Daaad, do you need to be so crude!"
I believe it only fuels the discussion even more.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
Ahaha, chained_bear beats me by far!
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
I see you've been talking here in my absence :) Well, I don't think I should worry, seeing as I'm planning an extended leave from my usual haunts on the internets starting the end of July. As to my next year's list, it will be organized something like this – 2009 List numba 1, 2009 List numba 2, etc., etc.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word we're not going to use magic
I guess the American version is a bit raunchier. Are you complaining? :)
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word miasma
I object to mia part of it. No syllable of mine should ever be constrained to be a constituent part of such an ugly-smelling word, ugh. Mia smells like roses.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word death muncher
I haven't read this (is it worth reading?), just heard it randomly on the LiveJournal, and found it oddly appropriate.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word justin taylor
Oh, that's just so hilarious! You were probably quite weirded out seeing random people listing your brother's name all of a sudden. I wish I had a brother named Justin Taylor.
That show is brilliant, and I love it to pieces.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kitten-cat eyes
It is, I agree, but I wanted to transfer the correct form of the phrase, as well. Dog → cat, puppy → kitten. But you are completely right, pussy-cat eyes does sound better.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kitten-cat eyes
Or is it pussy-cat eyes?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tom marvolo riddle
*knock knock*
– Who's there?
– You know.
– You know who?
– Got it in one. Avada Kedavra!
– Why wasn't Voldermort at the Yule ball? – He had no body to go with.
– What lies on the floor of Voldemort's barber's? – The hair of Slytherin.
:)
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word realia
I've always understood them as culture-specific things.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word obloquous ignoramousassity
Can you define them separately? Because I really like the second word.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
Nowaresville sounds quite appropriate :) What would a villager in Nowheresville be called? I mean, is there a short way to call one?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
I imagine nowheresville as a kind of black hole which first swallow people up, then spit them out. Weird, I know.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
It's where all the weary folks who wish to hide for a while go to? A kind of time-out? You tell me.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word abortifacient
It does! The context from which I acquired it, is a clear proof of it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word comments
Thank you; I, for one, had already noticed the tiny link :) It is a really good idea.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i am the supreme ruler of the universe
At least I claimed this spot first, Seanahan!
Twitchetty bonce? Curioser and curioser.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i am the supreme ruler of the universe
Because I said so.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I sleep best when I shouldn't, for example, when there's a lot of work or studying to do, and currently everything's finished, which accounts for my total lack of desire to sleep. I mean, what's the point? Sleep is more valuable when my precious work time is spent indulging in it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word a leaf falls on loneliness
Because one is the loneliest number.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word a leaf falls on loneliness
1(a
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one
l
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e.e. cummings
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Pity you can't just wake one up and pester them until they start posting words and lists.
So you speak Italian?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
I like the way you are thinking! But no, I was more thinking along the lines of describing someone's facial expressions of surprise and general astonishment (for lolz, you know), and I'm still contemplating on the most appropriate and socially acceptable ways to phrase it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sparklypoo
This.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sofa
"Or you could ask your hosts what they call their furniture. If an upholstered seat for two or more people is called a settee or a couch, they are no higher than middle-middle*. If it is a sofa, they are upper-middle or above." Kate Fox, Watching the English, a very delightful book about the English people.
*class
How would Americans call it?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
Forgive me, but would you want something like that as your birthday present?
I'm trying to think up naughty ways of casually inserting this in my everyday speech.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word occam's razor
The "keep it simple" principle. I'd heard of the expression Occam's razor several times in the past, but only now looked it up properly. Will be using it more often from now on.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list gesundheit
My knowledge of Russian grammar has deteriorated over the years, but I hear it spoken around me every day. I am quite certain that there is some degree of naughtiness involved in ахуеть (охуеть), and while I wouldn't consider it offensive, I wouldn't use it in "polite" society either. That said, I like this word, especially if it is said with typical Russian emphasis :)
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
Female parental unit! May I add it to my words, Plethora? That's so adorable.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
To Bilby – well done! (I knew you would know, I was just egging you on). Here's another one: Refuse To Dance by Charlie Dore, speaking voice Alan Rickman, "Time Goes By", 1995. And one more: Sun Ain't Gonna Shine by Alan Rickman & Juliet Stevenson in "Truly, Madly, Deeply".
And, seeing as everyone else is doing it, *swoon*
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list gesundheit
Perhaps you should have also provided a translation of that word – 'хуй' in ахуеть is a taboo word for a male reproductive organ, even though ахуеть is just an exclamation indicting a surprised wonderment). But you probably already knew all that! :)
You've put ideas in my head. Now, whenever I hear a Russian person saying ахуеть, I'll be tempted to respond with "будьте здоровы!" (bless you).
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word angst in gangster
Psycho in psychologist? Adman in madman? Rave (or verse) in traverse? Moron in oxymoron? Ream in preamble? Dumb in adumbrate? Wink in periwinkle? War in bulwark? Gay in nosegay? Tart in kickstart? Sock in tussock? Mist in chemist? Rest in forestall? Lover in glover? Irk in smirk? I hope you try to list them all!
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fantiquette
We commented simultaneously, Bilby!
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fantiquette
Or is it fentiquette? Both are madeupical :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
They pass peacefully by each other if their fantiquette compasses are in working order.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word frow
That's a nice one! And it could actually come in useful. I love your definition.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
Without a shadow of a doubt. Where two opposing shippers meet, wank is not far.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
While I hold a genuine respect for all kinds of people, regardless of their religious or non-religious affiliations, until they prove that they are not worthy of this respect, I loathe religion in all its forms, and it may come across as "irreverent humour", as you said. It's not. It's anger, tempered by tolerance, and weary resignation.
"...in this case it may be best to back off the subject altogether" – I agree, because this is not a place to discuss religion. Still, this exchange of views have been interesting, so time is not wasted (much) :)
This will be my last comment on this theme.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
You mean, holding a host hostage? Doesn't sound like a fun pun at all. However, it does give a whole new meaning to the phrase hostage situation.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
It looks like all the wordies are sleeping.
It's oh so quiet (shh, shh)
It's oh so still (shh, shh)
You're all alone (shh, shh)
And so peaceful until...
:)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I figured :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
These are really some nice ones. And I've read that clever little book, Dontcry! You've probably got it, too.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I know, I went and looked at your profile. Does it mean that you never cry? What do you do then, when the mood for crying strikes? Fight it off bravely? Don't mind me, just asking :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
We have a right to have our own opinions, and I usually avoid engaging in discussions on religious issues in places where it's not explicitly invited (I do participate in debates in some LiveJournal communities which where created specifically for this purpose).
So, no worries. I've just encountered too many Christian people with whom it is impossible to reason or debate, because they do not follow basic logic, and have not read the Bible in its entirety as I have. They discard one set of rules laid down in Bible, then pick and choose another set of rules to follow, even though the Bible clearly is meant to be understood literally (not cleverly interpreted), and all the rules apply. It's all mind boggling, and it's completely turned me off religion.
As to the matter in question – true, the person who "stole" the Eucharist acted very inconsiderately, yet I refuse to believe that he harbored any malicious intent when doing that. Does he deserve to receive multiple death threats against his person? Or to have his future ruined with expulsion from school? No, I don't believe he does.
Why do (radical) believers get away with beating their children bloody in the name of God, or those Mormon people with sexually abusing and marrying off their pre-pubescent daughters to old geezers as their religion "stipulates"? Way to many people excuse outrageous behaviour if it's done in the name of God.
However, I don't think it's a good idea to continue to discuss it here – after all, Wordie is meant to be a fun place to hang around, so why spoil this with serious, not to say irrelevant, discussions on controversial subjects? (I'll delete this comment on request).
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word padded face hole
I'm trying to dream up an occasion for using it.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
No, in no way am I related to or affiliated with Midlothian, Virginia, though it is a beautiful name. And uh, hello you, too!
And is your name a subtle and genteel passive-aggressive suggestion to random people out there to cease their sniveling and cheer up a bit? *g*
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
No, can't agree. To a Catholic (which I'm not, as I'm nontheist), a Eucharist is the actual body of Christ. Ask any believer of that denomination, as I did – I asked my Christian friends. They truly, honestly and sincerely believe that that little bit of wafer they are given is the actual body of Jesus Christ. If it weren't, then what would be the point of eating it?
I personally believe that the whole thing is blown way out of proportion. How are we better than those Muslim fundamentalists who got upset over those silly cartoons? If the Christians have got the right to be upset and discomfited over a piece of food (they're calling it a hate crime now!), then they've got a right to be upset over an ugly drawing.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cockchafer
Haven't read the definition, but oh! that sure sounds painful.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
You've got it all wrong. Sheesh. It's Christnapping, folks.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
Oh, come on. Has everyone read "Harry Potter"?
Again, my efforts at being unique have been ruthlessly thwarted. Sheesh.
To bilby – well, you asked for it. Here's something harder, tailored for you: name at least three songs, where we can hear Alan Rickman's voice (you, of course, don't know who AR is, I presume), one song clip in which he dances rather spectacularly, and all this without mentioning that certain movie with Johnny Depp even once. I see you're stumped, now.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
See? Y'all get what I was talking about :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Thanks, I'll do that! It seems that it's not easy to find out how to navigate around here on Wordie on your own, you've got to know all these nifty things first – thanks for help, and hi! :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wuhwuhwuh
A variant of the pronunciation of www.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
An anagram for a certain Harry Potter character. More anagrams for the same character can be found in my LJ post here.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
That's a good one! I'm sure there are more.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
As evinced here:
1. A woman, without her man, is nothing.
2. A woman: without her, man is nothing.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word feminism
The radical concept that women are people, too.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word idea shower
You take idea showers when brainstorming *mockity-mock-mock*
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
Indubitably. That's where all the fun is. You can take the fandom out of wank, but you can't take the wank out of fandom.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metaquote
to metaquote – to quote a LiveJournal user on another place of LiveJournal, for entertainment purposes, usually with permission from the original poster – if there is another definition, then I don't know it
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
And I looked, and beheld a pale internet... and his name that sat on it was Fandom, and Wank followed with him." Paraphrased from Bible, if someone needs a reference.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word каша
And картофельное пюре (kartofelnoe pyure) is another kind of каша (mashed potatoes).
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word concrit
concrit – short for constructive criticism, as in "concrit welcome" before a piece of creative writing
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hash browns
Sure. Why not eat каша while creating Wordie-lists? I, however, am partial to блинчики. But then again, I'm not Russian.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word teapot atheism
One word: Dawkins!
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hash browns
Don't laugh. What about those hordes of Russians congregating at this site? They need some words, too! Is not funneh.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
shipper – (derived from a relationshipper), someone who is interested in and focused on a coupling of two specific fictional characters (used in fandom)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanon
fanon – the opposite of canon in fanfiction
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fluff
fluff is the opposite of angst in fanfiction, and is likely to generate "warm and fuzzy" feelings
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mod
A mod or moderator, is a person who runs, or moderates, a discussion forum or a community (like the ones on LiveJournal).
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word f-list
Even though it may sound naughty, it's only short for friends list on LiveJournal.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fen
"Fen" – 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China (see above definition) – ahahaha. I've only ever seen fen used as a plural form of the word fan, that's why it caught me completely by surprise. But I'm all *enlightened* now.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word weeping cock
Only those who are known to occassionally indulge in reading fanfiction (of the naughty variety) could possibly get the reference. For those who don't and want to get a general gist, this LJ comm is quite illuminating: Weeping Cock, a LiveJournal community (warning: BAD writing! warning: adult content!)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lolcat
It's hard for me to imagine anyone taking an active dislike to LolCat. It's an amazing made-up "language", what with its own grammar* and everything.
*I've seen quite a few discussion threads on LiveJournal communities where people are seriously arguing about the "correct" way to speak LolCat. One is not born with an ability to speak it (well, unless one is a *cat*). It has to be learned.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word too much information
See tmi.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word asymmetric warfare
It still sounds way too euphemistic a term, if you ask me. Why bother coming up with a fancy name for this "activity" when there are so many simpler ways to phrase it? Assymetric warfare to an average person doesn't say anything. I had to look it up, and I have a college degree. Still, thanks for an alternative definition!
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cluster marketing
cluster marketing – when a large company opens more outlets in a given area than that market can support, thus driving out the competition – after the competitors are decimated, it can then close the surplus outlets and have the market to itself (not an official definition)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word slacktivism
slacktivism – a portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cultural pluralism
cultural pluralism – the coexistence of several sub-cultures and value systems in a diverse society
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word breeder
breeder – a slang term (either joking or derogatory) used to describe heterosexuals, primarily by homosexuals
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word permalancer
permalancer – a freelance worker who has worked in one company for so long that he or she is virtually a permanent member of staff
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word asymmetric warfare
assymetric warfare – a euphemism for local violence or unrest, suicide bombing; contained violence
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word longanimity
An alternative definition from BuzzWhack.com: longanimity is the disposition to endure injury with meek forbearance while maturing a plan of revenge.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word death by tweakage
death by tweakage – when a product or project fails due to unnecessary tinkering, or too many last-minute revisions. – BuzzWhack.com.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word firewall account
firewall account – a small balance bank account primarily used for online purchases. That way, if the account information is stolen, there’s very little for the bad guys to take. – BuzzWhack.com.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kleptonarcissist
kleptonarcissist – someone so vain that he or she compulsively steals glances of himself or herself in any nearby reflective surface – mirrors, polished cars, etc. Definition from BuzzWhack.com.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list mialuthien-s-list-hearts
All words on this list are from my Wordbook on Livejournal. New words will be added first on my journal, then here.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word godwin's law
Also known as Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies.
The law, as originally formulated by Mike Godwin in 1990, states: "As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one."
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word viral advertising
viral advertising – buzz marketing, word-of-mouth promotion
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word buzz marketing
buzz marketing – word-of-mouth promotion, viral advertising
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word singultient
Could be used to refer to a speech broken by sobs (Oscar acceptance ceremony immediately springs to mind).
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word talking point
talking point – a topic of conversation meant to please, especially in public relations
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word myoclonus
This word can be used to describe that weird feeling of falling – and subsequent jerking awake – one sometimes gets right before falling asleep.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word third degree
third degree – in police interrogation, originally torture, then colloquially an intensive rough interrogation to extract information or a confession – the term "third degree" being an ironic reference to the Masonic ritual which involves a (symbolic) moral interrogation and illustration that right overcomes wrong
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hang-up
hang-up – a psychological or emotional difficulty or inhibition; an obstacle to smooth progress or development
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hash browns
hash browns – блинчики из тёртого картофел�? типа драников
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word awkweird
awkweird – when something is weirdly awkward (a combination of awkward and weird)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ambisinistrous
ambisinistrous – equally clumsy with either hand
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word identity crash
identity crash – a sudden and catastrophic collapse of an individual's ability to keep all the threads of his or her online identity straight when the individual joins one too many social networks
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
It just occurred to me that I'm probably flooding all those poor unsuspecting folks who've innocently subscribed to the Wordie's Recent comments and citations feed – I'm sorry, I didn't mean to! :)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word elastoplast
Elastoplast ®
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cafetière
cafetière – syn. French press, press pot, coffee press, and coffee plunger
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tea strainer
tea strainer – a device to keep back tea leaves when pouring a cup of tea – чайное �?итечко
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word viburnum
viburnum – калина
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sea buckthorn
sea buckthorn – облепиха
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tenacity of purpose
tenacity of purpose – целеу�?тремлённо�?ть
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gestation period
gestation period – the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word somniloquacious
somniloquacious – talking or apt to talk in sleep
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word herbal infusion
herbal infusion – на�?той целебных трав
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tea caddy
tea caddy – a decorative box created for storing tea leaves
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Oh, thank you! :) I didn't even look around, to tell the truth. All these words I'm adding here have already been posted on my LiveJournal first, I'm just transferring them here for easier viewing.
I haven't yet fully figured out how this Wordie-thing works, so thanks for your advice!
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word technolust
technolust – the constant desire to possess the newest, flashiest, fastest, shiniest gadget available, even if the one you just bought is only two months old and still works great
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tourette’s syndrome
Tourette's syndrome – a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics and vocalizations and often the compulsive utterance of obscenities (see coprolalia)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word eidetic memory
eidetic memory, photographic memory, total recall – the ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with great accuracy and in seemingly unlimited volume
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word code-switching
code-swiching – a term in linguistics referring to alternation between two or more languages, dialects, or language registers in a single conversation, stretch of discourse, or utterance between people who have more than one language in common
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word certifiable
certifiable – able to be guaranteed; able to be authorized; confirmable; insane, legally able to be committed to an insane asylum
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word quale
quale – a quality or property as perceived or experienced by a person
qualia – (plural of quale) often referred to a raw feels, qualia are those subjective, qualitative properties of mental states such as sensations and emotions – the "what it is like" to see blue, feel pain, be angry or agitated
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cognitive dissonance
cognitive dissonance – a discrepancy between what a person does and what they think or believe; a psychological state of conflict that occurs when a person's behavior contradicts their thoughts or beliefs
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word risibility
risibility – a disposition to laugh; a sense of the ludicrous or amusing
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word e-mail bankruptcy
e-mail bankruptcy – a state when you are so inundated with e-mail, both genuine e-mail and spam, that you have to delete everything and start over again
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word post-prandial
post-prandial – following a meal, especially dinner
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word proboscis
proboscis – a long flexible snout or trunk, as of an elephant; the slender, tubular feeding and sucking organ of certain invertebrates, such as insects, worms, and mollusks; a human nose, especially a prominent one
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word strelitzia reginae
strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower – an ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word commodification
commodification – the transformation of relationships, formerly untainted by commerce, into commercial relationships, relationships of buying and selling
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word native speaker
native speaker – a person who has learned a language from an early age and who has full mastery of that language
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word popliteal space
popliteal space – a diamond-shaped area behind the knee joint
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wedding band
wedding band – a ring, often one of a pair of plain gold or platinum bands, given during the wedding ceremony by the groom or bride to his or her future spouse
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word prolocutor
prolocutor – one who speaks for others; specifically a presiding officer or chairperson, especially of the lower house of a convocation in the Anglican Church
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word apparatchik
apparatchik – derog. a member of the communist apparat (administrative system of a communist party); an unquestioningly loyal subordinate, especially of a political leader or organization – аппаратчик, партийный функционер
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word unsolicited
unsolicited – not looked for or requested; unsought
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word athenaeum
athenaeum – an institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning; a place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word inducement
inducement – something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word misconceive
to misconceive – to interpret incorrectly; misunderstand
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word be on the qui vive
to be on the qui vive – to be on guard; to be watchful and alert, like a sentinel
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word entrant
entrant – any new participant in some activity
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cliff-hanger
cliff-hanger, cliffhanger – an ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, to create suspense
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word uninhibited
uninhibited – without inhibition; esp., free from the usual social or psychological restraints, as in behavior
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word avowedly
avowedly – with open acknowledgment, declaration or verification
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word call on the carpet
to call on the carpet – to censure severely or angrily; to reprimand
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word web log
web log – an online personal journal used by an author to share information on a particular subject at regular intervals; blog (a portmanteau of web log)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word adjourn
to adjourn – to suspend until a later stated time
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word subjugation
subjugation – the act of subjugating or the state of being subjugated; forced control by others
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word subservience
subservience – abject or cringing submissiveness; obsequiousness, servility
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cash dispenser
cash dispenser – a computerized device outside a bank which supplies cash when a special card is inserted and the user's code number keyed in
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word bascule
bascule – the natural round arc a horse's body takes as it goes over a jump
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word dress down
to dress down – to reprove severely; to scold; reprimand
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word life caching
Life caching – collecting, storing and displaying one's life online for friends, family or the entire world to peruse.
July 14, 2008
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