Chrissy Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Trampwrench? Now that's my 'Today I Learnt A New Word' word of the day! From now on I wish to be known as MIstress ChrissyTrampwrench, Chatelaine of Her Own Bookshelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yes Mistress Trampwrench! But do you have the trampstamp to show for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've never known the true meaning of schism- a split or division between sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I've come across several new words in the past week, but here are my top three: animadiversion (n.) - criticism or censure; a comment or remark, especially a critical one sedulous (adj.) - showing dedication or diligence circumlocution (n) - the use of many words where few would do I'm often guilty of the last! I must say, though, that I'm happy to find other word nerds like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleW Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Marie H, on 20 Dec 2013 - 10:08 AM, said: Bildungsroman is a wonderful term, it says a lot in just one word . I "hoard" German words, in my head, just for the right moment to use them . It was great using schadenfreude once, and probably never have the chance again. Schadenfreude is great, and one of my favorites is besserwisser Do you say gesundheit when people sneeze? It's great to read that we exported words like Schadenfreude and Besserwisser! By the way: Some say, it's a bit unkind to say "Gesundheit", because originally, it wasn't used to wish people well but in the hope that one wouldn't catch their cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 By the way: Some say, it's a bit unkind to say "Gesundheit", because originally, it wasn't used to wish people well but in the hope that one wouldn't catch their cold. x That's interesting to know! I say 'gezondheid', which is the Dutch translation of 'gesundheit' from the German. Interesting words, dtrpath27, I hadn't heard of them before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 It's great to read that we exported words like Schadenfreude and Besserwisser! I love words!The sound of them, the way they feel when you speak, the wonderful meanings . By the way: Some say, it's a bit unkind to say "Gesundheit", because originally, it wasn't used to wish people well but in the hope that one wouldn't catch their cold. It's very much that way with English saying "Bless You" after someone sneezes - it was to hope they didn't catch the bubonic plague in the 6th century, but it still is a very common thing to say, but we have little knowledge of the origin of it. I sometimes worry that when I use different language words, that I might not be using them exactly. Could be or ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleW Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, if a word is loaned into another language, it doesn't necessarily have to have the same meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Wildcatter (n) - One that drills wells in the hope of finding oil in territory not known to be an oil field. Try slipping that into casual conversation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Cockalorum - a self important little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Cockalorum - a self important little man. I've never heard of this, I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Cockalorum - a self important little man. I've never heard of this, I love it Not only do I LOVE this word, I am going to use it whenever I can! Sadly I know a few about whom I can use this with abandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Not only do I LOVE this word, I am going to use it whenever I can! Sadly I know a few about whom I can use this with abandon. I think you have to broaden your social circles just to have a few more choices... Edit: Of course... It might make your life a bit less tolerable, so you have to very carefully consider if it's worth it Edited March 7, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Cockalorum - a self important little man. http://youtu.be/6WdlQhFNa4c Edited March 7, 2014 by poppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Not only do I LOVE this word, I am going to use it whenever I can! Sadly I know a few about whom I can use this with abandon. So do I. A couple popped into my head as soon as I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Blowhard....a Scottish word that i think means someone self important, officious, etc...blowhard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) I haven't found any new words lately but these are a few of my favorite words that I have stumbled upon over time. Anagnorisis - The moment of recognition or discovery (in a play, movie, etc.) Bombilation - A sound that is like a droning, buzzing or humming. This words suits the sound bees make on a summers day perfectly! Curwhibble - A thing-a-ma-jig or a what-ya- ma-callit? Finnimbrun - A knicknack or a trinket. Hippopotomonstrosequippedaliop hobia - The fear of long words. And it is the longest word I'v seen in a long time lol Autolatry - the worship of yourself. idiolatry, self-worship Edited March 17, 2014 by Vimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Gallimaufry- A confused jumble or medley of things ~Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Hobbadehoy or hobbledehoy, I came across it in Vanity Fair. Poppyshake provided me with the explanation (my dictionary didn't have an entry and google did not work), thanks poppyshake Lemme tipsify you a bit... Oh and also learned 'dragoon', it was also in VF. The book, not the member Edited May 22, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 What is the explanation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Boondoggle - to do work of little or no practical value merely to keep or look busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Hobbadehoy or hobbledehoy, I came across it in Vanity Fair. Poppyshake provided me with the explanation (my dictionary didn't have an entry and google did not work), thanks poppyshake Lemme tipsify you a bit... Oh and also learned 'dragoon', it was also in VF. The book, not the member What is the explanation ? I'm sorry, I forgot! Hobbadehoy or hobbledehoy Dragoon Edited May 31, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Saw this tweeted today ... bibliopoesy meaning "the making of books" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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