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Let's Play the Word Game - With a Twist!
Posted by BRQS • 10/05/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: definitions, word game, words
Pick a Word and Give us the Definition. If I like your word I'll visit your Blog and leave a comment that says - "I liked your Word."
Here's my word to start it off:
loquacious
1. talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
2. characterized by excessive talk; wordy: easily the most loquacious play of the season.
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I'll play!
Onomatopoeia
–noun
The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. -
gelatinous
--adjective
Having the nature of or resembling jelly, esp. in consistency. -
I love perfidious.
-adjective
It just means treacherous, but sounds worse
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"Cherish" - where we sit;
"Tenacious" - is what we wear when we play tennis ...-
Thank you all... I've visited your sites and left comments.
Halconite - Funny! -
Thanks...
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Cute
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Here's another one: Panivorous
pa⋅niv⋅o⋅rous /pæˈnɪvərəs/
–adjective subsisting on bread; bread-eating.
(keep in mind - man can not live on bread alone!) -
Ubiquitous
–adjective
existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent:-
Thanks Myraaso... Nice word.
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Catharsis
Noun
A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience.
A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit. -
juxtapose - v.
to place side by side. especially when for comparison or contrast. -
Rhinotillexomania
the habitual or obsessive habit of nose picking -
Okay, here's another:
Cogitation
–noun 1. concerted thought or reflection; meditation; contemplation: After hours of cogitation he came up with a new proposal.
2. the faculty of thinking: She was a serious student and had a great power of cogitation.
3. a thought; design or plan: to jot down one's cogitations. -
"Boondocks" - refers to a remote, usually brushy rural area; or to a remote city or town that is considered unsophisticated.
(The expression was introduced to English by American military personnel serving in the Philippines during the early years of the 20th century.It derives from the Tagalog word "bundok", meaning "mountain".)-
That's a good history lesson Halconite.... I hope it's true.
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It's true. Honest ...
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SEX:
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence"
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You are quite the sorcerer with words! Thanks for playing.
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pastiche
-noun
-musical, artistic or literary composition, made up of selections from various sources-
Thanks again Hels. You're good at this. Do come back.
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So sono pazzesco!
In English:
I know am crazy!
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Thanks for the translation Naren....
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floccinaucinihilipilification - Estimation that something is valueless. Proper pronunciation based on Latin roots: flockə-nowsə-nəkələ-pələ-fək-ation.
Nihilarian - A person who deals with things lacking importance (pronounce the ‘h’ like a ‘k’). -
ses·qui·pe·da·lian (sěs'kwĭ-pĭ-dāl'yən)
n. A long word.
adj.
1. Given to or characterized by the use of long words.
2. Long and ponderous; polysyllabic.-
Nice word potter. Thanks for playing.
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Sentious
Sentious up grab me a beer-
What flavor my dear?
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pose-ta-jux?
where you put things side by side - but not in the expected order? -
I love this game.
Tintinnabulation -
noun
- the ringing or sound of bells. -
But I don't want a comment on my blog that says "I like your word'. Can't I just play the game?-
Sure... Just play. I'll visit your Blog anyway. Are the Yankees gonna win?
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I do believe the Yankees will win, although I was cursing them earlier because I had to drive through the Bronx to get home and the traffic was horrible. I've forgiven them now.
I'll think of a word...
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sesquipedalian (plural sesquipedalians)
Noun
1. A person who uses long words.
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Aroundtheway.... That's brilliant. Thanks.
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Thanks, I thought it was fitting, lol
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Fubsy:
chubby and somewhat squat-
Sounds like a Doll... Good choice. I promise not to say "nice word" on your blog. Go Yankees!
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Taradiddle: 1. a minor falsehood
2. pretentious nonsense-
Thanks Inclark1950.... good word.
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See, the twist should be that someone posts a word, and then you slap them! THAT would be a twist!
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Dollin.... Yep, that's twisted alright.
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