jinglebelljosie has looked up 99 words, created 19 lists, listed 485 words, written 195 comments, added 9 tags, and loved 97 words.
jinglebelljosie has looked up 99 words, created 19 lists, listed 485 words, written 195 comments, added 9 tags, and loved 97 words.
jinglebelljosie commented on the word badchan
A Jewish jester who is hired to make witty rhymes and tell fortunes at parties
Mar 31, 2010
jinglebelljosie commented on the word badchan
A badchan makes an appearance in "The Devil's Arithmetic"
Mar 31, 2010
jinglebelljosie commented on the list insults-to-confuse-enemies
nice list!
What's the meaning of "bescumbered"?
Sep 18, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word cajoling
to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance; coax
Jun 17, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word keep your hair on
stay calm
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word gander
british slang; look. "Would you take a gander at what she's wearing?"
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word fair to the middling
average
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word don't give a monkey's
don't care
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word chance your arm
take a risk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word butter no parsnips
"flattery is useless"
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bald as a coot
totally bald
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word have kittens
to panic, british slang
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word sloshed
drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word wellied
drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word on the lash
out getting drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word mullered
drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bladdered
drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bevvied
drunk
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word caned
drunk or stoned
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word oi!
a form of greeting
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word going to see a man about a dog
going to the bathroom
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word done up like a kipper
caught in the act
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word dander
British slang: 1. a leisurely stroll 2. temper
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word boiler
a derogatory term for a woman of loose morals
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word a good seeing to
1. a sound beating 2. sexual intercourse
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word jammy
lucky
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word full of beans
bursting with energy
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word diamond geezer
a good, solid, reliable person
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word butter up
to flatter
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word belter
an enthusiastic opinion of a person, place, or thing.
"She's a belter, that Ms. Molly"
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word play truant
play hooky
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word lager lout
heavy drinker prone to loutish behavior
Jun 13, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word lehenga
an Indian style skirt. Usually slim and full length
Mar 27, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word dupatta
A double layer of cloth worn by Indian women as a scarf, veil etc
Mar 27, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word choli
a midriff-baring blouse worn in India
Mar 27, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bhavair dance
Kalbelia is a tribe of Rajasthan. In ancient times these tribal people were known for there frequent moving behaviour from one place to another. The dance which today is world famous, is an integral part of there culture and is performed to celebrate any joyful moment in the community. Such were the occatutions that both the men and the women of the tribe used to participate in these dances wholeheartedly.
Black and dark red are the colours which attracted these people and hence the clothes of the dancers (mainly females) as well. The upper body cloth is called "Angrakhi" and a piece of cloth worn on head known as "Odhani" similarly the lower body cloth is called "Lengha". All these cloths are nicely mixed in red and black hues and embroided beautifully in such a way that when these dancers perform these clothes represent a rare combination of colours soothing to eyes as well as to the atmoshphere.
Musical part of the dance is taken care by the male participents which use different instruments to create the rytheme on which the dancers performance. As the performance goes on the rytheme becomes faster and faster and hence the dance. Instruments used by these people are calles "Been", "Khanjari", "Morchang", "khuralio" and "Dholak"
--Wikipedia
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word sapera
Sapera is a form of dance from India practised by the Romani peoples, to Romani and Indian music. It is commonly thought of as a snake dance, it is a dance that features heavily in the twirls with richly embroidered robes flaying out in display.
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word zott
Zott (singular Zottī) is the Arabic term for gypsies. The Zott were musicians who migrated in great numbers from India to Sassanid Persia under Behram Gour. Their name was later applied to any itinerant entertainer of Indian origin, and came to be the common name of the Dom people in the Middle East, as English gypsy or tinker with contemptuous connotations.
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word atsingani
Term was used to refer to fortune tellers, ventriloquists and wizards who visited the Emperor Constantine IX in the year 1054. They were said to have a knowledge of magic.
"Atsingani" is an older term for the Romani people; which adapted the name "Gypsies"
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word esmerelda
a feminine name of gypsy origin; emerald
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word dukker
gypsy origin; a fortune-teller
Mar 26, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bistered
reddish brown
Mar 17, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word cormorant
lol; maybe you're right, reesetee...Don't look at me, though! It was dictionary.com, I tell you! (They're prejudice against Phalacrocoracidae).
Mar 17, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word cormorant
2. A gluttonous, greedy, or rapacious person. (from Dictionary.com)
Mar 16, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word estrapade
a horse's attempt to remove its rider
Mar 10, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word tuftaffety
John Smith describes Oxford and Cambridge students as "Tuftafetty humorists" referring to the gold tassels they wore. (The American Nation, 12 Edition, pg. 31)
Mar 9, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bilk
also can be used as a noun; a swindler or cheater
Mar 7, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word diklo
a square bandanna worn on the head by a gypsy woman. Can be worn by a man as well
Mar 7, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word cockatoo
a vain person
Mar 4, 2009
jinglebelljosie commented on the word bellwether
A contemptuous term for a ring-leader whose lead is followed in an unquestioning, sheep-lie fashion. ---Foyle's Philavery
Mar 4, 2009