Thursday, June 17, 2010

Defenestration

Definition: act of throwing something or someone out a window

It's raining computers! Watch out!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Moist....Loaf....

Loaf......

Moist.....

SICK!

I don't know about you but there are certain words in the English language that just make me squirm when I hear them and "moist" and "loaf" are two of them. Together or alone those words make me gag just a little. Just say those words over and over and you'll probably feel the same way!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Zaftig

Definition:(dictionary.com)pleasantly plump woman, full bodied, well proportioned

I always need ideas for Z letter words in scrabble so I looked one up for my word today. I'm not sure if this word is a compliment or not though.

"Hey you're a zaftig."
"Thanks?"

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Chalicothere

Definition: an extinct animal that has similar characteristics of a horse and a rhino


Friday, February 12, 2010

Chocks

Definition: Rubber wedges placed under airplanes tires to stop it from rolling

Looks like they forgot to put the chocks in...

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Floccinaucinihilipilification

Definition:judging something to be worthless

Mmmm Yeahhhh I don't even know where to start pronouncing that word

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Tittle

Definition: any dot used in writing, such as the dot above the letter "i" or a punctuation mark

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tenacious

Definition: tough, holding firm, steadfast

I've always been a fan of tenacious hugs, I usually call them bear hugs though. I've always been a fan of swimmers too! (haha)

Monday, February 1, 2010

Imp

definition: a small child, usually with an evil streak

I think we have all been an imp before. You may even have some imps in your house, I know I do! haha

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Reticent

Definition:(dictionary.com)reserved, reluctant, restrained

Antonym:

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Bumf

Definition: useless paper aka toilet paper

Easy way to remember this one. What paper goes on your bum? BUM-F!

If I ever use this word in conversation, no one is going to understand what I am talking about...
-"Hey man, guess what I did last night"
-"What?"
-"I bumffed John Smiths house, all over the trees and bushes."

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Pennyfarthing

Definition: the bicycle with the small wheel in front, and ginormous wheel in front.

I wonder how stable this bicycles are. They look quite dangerous to me. I would like to try it though, anyone wanna race?

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Dexterous

Definition: clever, handy

My grandpa and my uncle names are Dexter. I never knew my grandpa but I believe he was a very handy man and had lots of skills to teach. He was a hard worker on the farm. That's how I'll remember this word.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Mundungus

Definition:stinky tobacco

Also a Harry Potter character. I found my word today by having a conversation about Harry Potter names. I mean come on, Dumbledore, Flitwick, Moody, and even Harry...there is a lot to be said.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Hallux

Definition: Your biggest toe, or for those of you who may have odd toes, it is the first toe closest to the inside of your legs

I got the most relaxing massage today, and so I wanted to learn a little bit more about feet and I learned about the hallux! I have a smart way to talk about my feet now. Ha

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Boondoggle

Definition: an unnecessary activity, something simply to keep a person occupied. Also those plastic string bracelets I made when I was little

My life is a HUGE boondoggle right now. Probably the reason I started doing this blog. Finding ways to entertain myself in my extremely boring life.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Alliteration

Definition: (I will let dictionary.com take care of this one for me)- the commencement of two or more stressed syllables of a word group either with the same consonant sound or sound group (consonantal alliteration), as in from stem to stern, or with a vowel sound that may differ from syllable to syllable (vocalic alliteration), as in each to all.

I love alliterations because my name is an alliteration! I just hope I don't marry someone with the last name with the letter of K...KKK. (I don't have a middle name)

You may recognize the well known rhyme,
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

Monday, January 18, 2010

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Definition: For you to determine

34 letters
14 syllables (took me a few times to figure that out)

Try saying it backwards, or spelling it backwards, or even spelling it

suoicodilaipxecitsiligarfilacrepus....Good luck!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Racecar

Vroom Vroom Vroom.
Definition: a vehicle used for racing

My favorite palindrome of all time. I was introduced to word in elementary school by a friend, and I was in absolute awe.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Definitely

Definition: without a doubt, positively

Probably one of the most common misspelled word
It's NOT spelled
definately
defenitely
definetly
defiantly
definatly
definently
or any combination of those letters! Please learn to how to spell because it definitely drives me crazy.