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08-02-2009, 10:47 PM
Zee.

words.

Favourite phrases, sayings, compounds, expressions, random grouping of words etc, etc

Lets hear them!

conscience laden
humble magnificent
just like clockwork
cellar door
08-05-2009, 05:31 AM
blazeofglory

words, words, words, and we do nothing but words in the name of poetry.
08-06-2009, 01:01 AM
Maximilianus

Stupid is as stupid does.
He who calls the tune pays the fiddler.
Home came the saddle, but home came not he.

tail-wagging scumbag.
protruding teeth.
putative heir.
08-06-2009, 02:47 AM
Mathor

using enthusiasm as a verb. Like this:

Mathor is enthused!

It's a very ancient usage of the word, and is no longer commonly accepted by most English dictionaries.
08-06-2009, 05:10 AM
Mr Endon

I must use 'humble magnificent' and 'enthused' more!

- incommensurable
- tiptop
- German word 'entgegengegangen'
- lately I've been keen on words with 'x', such as the adjectives 'lax' and 'taxing'.
- the phrase 'to be sure' is an all-time favourite.
- favourite word has to be mushroom (you'll find it's a funny word in every language: hongo, paddenstoel, Pilze, cogumelos, fungo, champignon)

When talking to others I like being needlessly exhilarated or awkwardly formal
1) answering 'terrific!' when asked how I am (regardless of how I really am) in such a jovial manner that people are unsure whether I mean it or I'm being sarcastic.
2) being overly polite, e.g. consistently addressing a 20-year-old as 'sir', and saying things like 'I wish you a delightful Thursday' when leaving.
08-07-2009, 12:38 AM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathor

using enthusiasm as a verb. Like this:

Mathor is enthused!

It's a very ancient usage of the word, and is no longer commonly accepted by most English dictionaries.

I very much like how it sounds, for which reason this time I will not do what dictionaries and/or scholars recommend, and just to prove my word is worthy:
"I feel an enthusingly enthusiastic enthusiasm in a very enthusing sense" :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Endon

'entgegengegangen'

meaning, please?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Endon

favourite word has to be mushroom (you'll find it's a funny word in every language: hongo, paddenstoel, Pilze, cogumelos, fungo, champignon)

True, "delightfully" funny! :lol:
08-07-2009, 01:09 AM
JuniperWoolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Endon

When talking to others I like being needlessly exhilarated or awkwardly formal

I like to do that too. I like to call the sun the "orb of Apollo," especially when I'm hanging out with my friends, who I call "delightfully crude" in my best Mary Poppins impression.

My favorite words/combinations:
1. Hodge-podge
2. Pandering sycophant
3. Mollycoddling (the "ing" is important)
4. We aren't allowed to swear here, but if we were, I'd say F***. Some people don't like swear words, but I do very much.
5. Discombobulated
08-07-2009, 01:15 AM
Mathor

Pish Posh.
08-07-2009, 01:51 AM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuniperWoolf

I like to do that too. I like to call the sun the "orb of Apollo," especially when I'm hanging out with my friends, who I call "delightfully crude" in my best Mary Poppins impression.

My favorite words/combinations:
1. Hodge-podge
2. Pandering sycophant
3. Mollycoddling (the "ing" is important)
4. We aren't allowed to swear here, but if we were, I'd say F***. Some people don't like swear words, but I do very much.
5. Discombobulated

A few of these I had forgotten due to lack of use, and others I didn't know. So thank you :D
"Isil" is glimmering, telling it's about time to wane :as-sleep:
08-10-2009, 03:04 AM
Maximilianus

Love shack.
Tubular bells.
Hollywood bloodbath.
To file a grievance.
Tremendous amounts of pain pouring from their cries, rinsed by their tears.
08-10-2009, 08:27 AM
Lynne50

JuniperWoolf

I do like discombobulate!

How about hoity-toity
and one that my sister coined " ______ irks my liver.
08-14-2009, 11:58 AM
blazeofglory

As a poet I like to wear a garland of words.
08-22-2009, 02:19 AM
Maximilianus

Hewers of wood, drawers of water.
Yabadabadoo.
Huckleberry.
Mish Mash.
08-22-2009, 05:38 AM
blazeofglory

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximilianus

Hewers of wood, drawers of water.
Yabadabadoo.
Huckleberry.
Mish Mash.

It is interesting, symbolic and penetrating!
08-22-2009, 12:39 PM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazeofglory

It is interesting, symbolic and penetrating!

Thank you! Glad you liked it!
08-22-2009, 01:10 PM
prendrelemick

its all grist to the mill
thingymijigg
08-22-2009, 01:13 PM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by prendrelemick

thingymijigg

Dunno this one... meaning, please?
08-22-2009, 01:44 PM
Lynne50

Hi Max,
I think thingymijigg is when you want to name something and can't quite find the word for it. It's when you have it on the tip of your tongue. It's like when you have a senior moment, too, which I have lots of lately. LOL
08-22-2009, 03:39 PM
prendrelemick

Thats right Lynne, the same as a what-cha-ma-call-it, or a doo-da-wot-not .
08-22-2009, 04:08 PM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynne50

Hi Max,
I think thingymijigg is when you want to name something and can't quite find the word for it. It's when you have it on the tip of your tongue. It's like when you have a senior moment, too, which I have lots of lately. LOL

Hi Lynne, and thank you :wave:

Quote:

Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Thats right Lynne, the same as a what-cha-ma-call-it, or a doo-da-wot-not .

Didn't know these ones either, thank you too :nod:

I LOVE LIT NET.

Now I have where and who to hire as dialect coaches :p :lol:

THANK YOU BOTH :D
08-25-2009, 12:06 AM
Maximilianus

I've just learned this one by mere chance and I just love its sound: gobbledygook
08-25-2009, 07:07 AM
kasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximilianus

I've just learned this one by mere chance and I just love its sound: gobbledygook

Tune in to any party political broadcast, Max, and you'll hear it spoken fluently. ;)
08-25-2009, 07:11 AM
kasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by prendrelemick

its all grist to the mill.....

Eh, but tha's a true Yorkshireman, 'mick, no grist to't'mill means trouble a't'mill, and that's f'sure.
08-25-2009, 11:02 PM
Maximilianus

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasie

Tune in to any party political broadcast, Max, and you'll hear it spoken fluently. ;)

:D I bet I will ;)
01-02-2010, 08:27 PM
TinCan

Whatchamacallit- it's delicious too! :P

Whenever one of my friends is feeling good about something, he says he feels crunchy. I guess he's trying to coin a phrase. Try it with someone and see what they think. Just say "I'm feeling crunchy." I know I thought he was crazy, but now I like it.

Hope you all have a crunchy night!
01-02-2010, 08:58 PM
wlz

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo!
01-02-2010, 11:41 PM
NikolaiI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathor

using enthusiasm as a verb. Like this:

Mathor is enthused!

It's a very ancient usage of the word, and is no longer commonly accepted by most English dictionaries.

I'm very surprised to hear that it isn't accepted by most dictionaries. And I must say I don't think it's an ancient use, because I've heard it and used it many times.
01-02-2010, 11:47 PM
Blanket Heist

Southpaw.
Van Gogh's ear for music.

**The cat's meow.
01-03-2010, 02:37 AM
skib

Favorite describing words for that thing you can't remember it's name:
doomaflitchy
doohicky
that f-ing thing

favorite name for a pencil/other writing utensil:
scribblestick

favorite words of all time:
I agree with juniper. I love cusswords.
01-03-2010, 02:44 AM
Lumiere

secret
torture
poor is cool
01-04-2010, 11:29 AM
Pensive

sancta simplicitas
loquacious
tension-free as if sun-bathing after a long dark winter
like an over-carbonated bottle, bubbling with questions (nearly always fits my mood, maybe that's why it's a favourite :p)
happiness
austere
lolly polly
random randomy randomness

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