bertusgeert 1 #26 December 11, 2006 As I am digressing from studying for my final tomorrow morning at 8a.m., I am theorizing that my friend (an English Major) probably bamboozled me with his ability to construct non-existent vernacular. I believed him on the basis that he previously educated me about the word "sesquipedalian". This word can be used in a similar fashion, although usually prompted by slightly different circumstances. For example: "Antidisestablishmentarianism", often referred to as one of the longest words in the english language is definitely sesquipedalian. *Note "anti-dis" is in fact a double negative in the word itself. I just called my old friend, asked him, and he had no idea. Now I am sure he was bamboozeling. He did however tell me of a new cool word I will certainly use, in particular when referring to my amazing girlfriend: Cherubic: having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; "an angelic smile"; "a cherubic face" --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #27 December 11, 2006 Quote Cherubic: having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; "an angelic smile"; "a cherubic face" It should also be noted the Cherubic also refers to small fat faced, Rubinesque if you willYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #28 December 11, 2006 --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #29 December 11, 2006 I've always really loved schadenfreude, particularly since we don't have an equivalent word in English. I also like myriad. But only if used correctly, and since the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #30 December 11, 2006 Cunctation...in reference to your last post! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #31 December 11, 2006 QuoteI've always really loved schadenfreude, particularly since we don't have an equivalent word in English. I also like myriad. But only if used correctly, and since the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. I like 'credit'..... (Hey Twardo, how about them SAINTS! ) The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #32 December 11, 2006 Quotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #33 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris LOL --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #34 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris A myriad of them was decimated so the 9000 left were actually a vast MINORITY! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #35 December 11, 2006 Quotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A myriad of them was decimated so the 9000 left were actually a vast MINORITY! Damn! Just when I was hoping to meet them all. Even more so, hoping they would all use the word 'myriad' in my presence. Sometimes life just kicks you in the nuts. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #36 December 11, 2006 I think my favorite word of all time is 'Serendipity', defined: n.Pure luck in discovering things you were not looking for. n.The act of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it. It used to mean 'the randomness of fate', but evolved into a more positive meaning. My second favorite word is 'Serenity', because to me, speaking the word evokes the very feelings of its meaning. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 December 11, 2006 Sometimes life just kicks you in the nuts. Quote Better life doing it than the 'vast majority'! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #38 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris They're, uh, quite vast. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #39 December 11, 2006 QuoteI've always really loved schadenfreude, particularly since we don't have an equivalent word in English. I also like myriad. But only if used correctly, and since the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Vast majority? A veritable plethora, you might say. We have a guy at work who has a word-of-the-day calendar. He uses the word all day and spends a lot of time explaining the definition. This creates two problems. 1- The purpose of using a word is communication. If nobody understands the words, it is pointless. 2- He used a lot of words incorrectly and didn't understand the printed definition. Kinda like telling the other guys on the crew that the English word for forklift is buttwipe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #40 December 11, 2006 Quote A myriad of them was decimated so the 9000 left were actually a vast MINORITY! 'twardo has just demonstrated his vastness. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #41 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris They're, uh, quite vast. Are any of 'em immense? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GrabGrass 0 #42 December 11, 2006 http://www.myfavoriteword.com/ ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #43 December 11, 2006 I'm a fan of "sophmoric" _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #44 December 11, 2006 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #45 December 11, 2006 QuoteI'm a fan of "sophomoric" Not chocolate? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #46 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'm a fan of "sophomoric" Not chocolate? Hersheys Chocolate syrup and Reddi-Wip Extra Creamy!!!! Absolutely! thanks for the reminder _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #47 December 11, 2006 People have overlooked the obvious. Pedantic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sweetmoose 0 #48 December 11, 2006 Not sure if it's one word or two words but I like perse' or per se' (not real sure on the spelling either). as in "I wouldn't yet call myself a skydiver per se' "We die only once, but for such a very long time. I'll believe in ghosts when I catch one in my teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #49 December 11, 2006 Quotecogitate also perplexes people for some reason... I'm still thinking about that one.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpdr 0 #50 December 11, 2006 Moist and crevice are two words I quite like, just because of the way they sound! Don't necessarily have to be used in the same sentence... If we're looking for long words, then floccinaucinihilipilification is something of a world beater. And yes, it is a real word! Trust me, I'm a doctor...Skydiving is more than a sport and more than a job: skydiving is pure passion and desire which will fill a lifetime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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NWFlyer 2 #38 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris They're, uh, quite vast. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #39 December 11, 2006 QuoteI've always really loved schadenfreude, particularly since we don't have an equivalent word in English. I also like myriad. But only if used correctly, and since the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Vast majority? A veritable plethora, you might say. We have a guy at work who has a word-of-the-day calendar. He uses the word all day and spends a lot of time explaining the definition. This creates two problems. 1- The purpose of using a word is communication. If nobody understands the words, it is pointless. 2- He used a lot of words incorrectly and didn't understand the printed definition. Kinda like telling the other guys on the crew that the English word for forklift is buttwipe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #40 December 11, 2006 Quote A myriad of them was decimated so the 9000 left were actually a vast MINORITY! 'twardo has just demonstrated his vastness. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #41 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotesince the vast majority of people do not use it correctly, it tends to annoy me. Oh, you've met the vast majority. So, how are they doing? Chris They're, uh, quite vast. Are any of 'em immense? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #42 December 11, 2006 http://www.myfavoriteword.com/ ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #43 December 11, 2006 I'm a fan of "sophmoric" _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #44 December 11, 2006 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #45 December 11, 2006 QuoteI'm a fan of "sophomoric" Not chocolate? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #46 December 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'm a fan of "sophomoric" Not chocolate? Hersheys Chocolate syrup and Reddi-Wip Extra Creamy!!!! Absolutely! thanks for the reminder _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #47 December 11, 2006 People have overlooked the obvious. Pedantic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetmoose 0 #48 December 11, 2006 Not sure if it's one word or two words but I like perse' or per se' (not real sure on the spelling either). as in "I wouldn't yet call myself a skydiver per se' "We die only once, but for such a very long time. I'll believe in ghosts when I catch one in my teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #49 December 11, 2006 Quotecogitate also perplexes people for some reason... I'm still thinking about that one.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpdr 0 #50 December 11, 2006 Moist and crevice are two words I quite like, just because of the way they sound! Don't necessarily have to be used in the same sentence... If we're looking for long words, then floccinaucinihilipilification is something of a world beater. And yes, it is a real word! Trust me, I'm a doctor...Skydiving is more than a sport and more than a job: skydiving is pure passion and desire which will fill a lifetime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
