SpeedRacer 1 #1 June 28, 2007 In order to educate all the skydiving fucktards (you know who you are) on this website, I hereby dedicate this thread to the posting of less-well known words and their definitions. today's word is: milieu Pronunciation: meel-yoo Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural milieus or mi·lieux Etymology: French, from Old French, midst, from miles middle (from Latin medius) + lieu place, from Latin locus — more at mid, stall Date: 1854 definition: : the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #2 June 28, 2007 I'm having trouble pronouncing that shit. Way to go. Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 June 28, 2007 dammit, why did that happen? I just copied & pasted from the Merriam Webster site. I guess we all now know at least one fucktard on this website. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #4 June 28, 2007 Masticate: Pronunciation: 'mas-t&-"kAt Function: verb Etymology: Late Latin masticatus, past participle of masticare, from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chewMuff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainOKaos 0 #5 June 28, 2007 deliquescence The process of deliquescening or melting away; esp. the melting or liquefying of a salt by absorption of moisture from the air.You're as wonderful as a slinkie!! NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites