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altrus commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
The word voted most succinct by Guiness WR.
December 7, 2006
colleen commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
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July 15, 2008
kewpid commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
Eye-contact implying “after you…�?
July 18, 2008
whichbe commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
Combine this with the passdance and let the awkward hilarity ensue.
August 2, 2008
artoparts commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
Looking at each other hoping that either will offer to do something that both parties desire but are unwilling to do. Title of one of my paintings.
February 18, 2009
artoparts commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
Also erroneously spelled with an "e" - many people list mamihlapinatapei.
April 22, 2009
Telofy commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
“Mamihlapinatapai” explained by TheRavenOfPoe.
December 6, 2009
ode_to_luna commented on the word mamihlapinatapai
a look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that both desire but which neither one wants to start.
February 4, 2010