Now that I've thought about it more, I think that you both got a point. This saying is taken out straight from the Bible, and the relevant passage in it does suggest the use you referred to. But it could be that people no longer remember the origins of this phrase, and therefore use it inappropriately, like me.
There's nothing objectionable with correcting people, C_B :) As much as I don't like to be wrong, I like being wrong twice about the same thing even less.
Edited. We seem to think along the same lines, Dontcry :)
So, you're saying that far be it from me is the more correct form of this expression? *is on the verge of burning her worthless dictionary* *looks expectantly at Chained_Bear*
No, it should read "if you enjoy movies in which women, as well as men, talk to each other about things other than the opposite sex".
The overwhelming majority are movies in which men talk-to-each-other-about-things-unrelated-to-women-and-relationships, and that's just fine, but why aren't women portrayed as characters that add equal weight to the action and advancement of plot? Most women are only supporting characters at best, heroines to be rescued, or the main protagonists
unconfrontational love interests. (This by no means objective observation is based on the last ten movies I've viewed).
"The rule is that movies should have 1) at least two women, 2) who talk to each other, 3) about something other than a man." The Bechdel Rule and The Dark Knight.
"At this stage it looks unlikely that keyboards and mice will actually be displaced in people's affections, but they may find they have a new, touchy-feely running partner in the right niches before long." Touch takes hold, but it's no mouse-killer – The Guardian.
Mirror agnosia is "a loss of knowledge of what mirrors are, caused by brain damage. For patients with mirror agnosia, mirrors are not mirrors – they are windows. Someone you see through a window cannot be you, because you and they occupy different locations in space." Source (PDF).
I've been keeping a lazy eye on the comments thread for this word, and I must say that it gets curioser and curioser. Do go on with your new list :) And don't forget that I, and everybody else here, will need a full account of all the mandatory things you were made to do and have :)
I'm ashamed to admit I could only use about a third of them right. There are so many of them! And now that I've done cross-referencing them, my mind is completely overstuffed and on the verge of imploding in on itself.
baggravation – a feeling of annoyance and anger one endures at the airport when their bags have not arrived at the baggage carousel but everyone else's bags have
See also octothorpe. The alternative spellings are reticulesign, reticulemark, reticulesymbol, reticuleglyph, reticulekey, reticule code, reticule character, and reticul.
noble cause corruption – the notion held by police officers that it is justifiable to fabricate or artificially improve evidence to secure the conviction of a known criminal (coined by Edwin DeLattre in 1989)
Oh, never mind, never mind...! *looks down upon Bestiary benevolently*
To unclutter your mental attic and blow the cobwebs away from the piles of words and pleasant turns of phrase you've been hoarding, I'd advise you to unload them all on Wordie. Thus, everybody profits, and all is well in the world.
Also, catlick is a valid word! To catillate a plate. To catlick a plate. Maybe?
The Latvian equivalent for the "if" statement is ja tantei būtu riteņi, tante būtu tramvajs, or "if your auntie had wheels, she'd be a streetcar". That's a very, very old expression, and it is still in use today.
In US, they are angry that they are pissed (=they are pissed that they are pissed). In UK, however, they are pissed when they are angry (=they are pissed when they are pissed). :P
ETA. And in Australia, they are pissed when they are pissed that they are pissed.
You made me think that my English is abysmal, Miss A.
Because I spent approximately fifteen minutes scrolling down the last comments page, taking in all those weird, somewhat English-y sounding words you've been posting, and trying desperately to rack my brain for a little scrap of recognition, finding none.
And then I clicked on your list, and read its description. *&^@#!*%!! *censored*
That's an abominable concept, Bestiary! I feel that people who commit libricide with premeditated intent ought to be punished with the full force of law. There should be no mercy for them. No, none.
But where do the option to delete the comment pops up, then? Sorry for being a bit obtuse, my mind has been temporarily hijacked by a horde of lipstick-wielding aliens in tights.
No! Wut iz wrung wif u, Reeseteeh? Ow can u nut apreshiat teh sublim buty an linguissicly esteetic ingeeniusnes ov kitteh languge. Thaz not noormal. No, iz not.
I iz sry, I iz stoopid hooman an doan speek propr LolCat yeet! I stil lernin!
Now, why isn't there marmite with its 41 comments, or basonym with its 45? Both of them are on the most active threads page, but they don't appear on the most commented on list. Why is that? I haven't seen any change on that list for several days now. Is it broken? Or is the fault on my end (I've cleared the cache)?
If you see dead people, you are likely to believe in seeing dead people, and if you believe in seeing dead people, you are likely to see them. And now, say it ten times fast, while I call the insane asylum.
For those who don't want to scroll down (and down, and down...), a basonym is "the original, validly published name of a taxon" (says Answers.com). While a taxon is "a taxonomic category or group, such as a phylum, order, family, genus, or species" (again, Answers.com).
But you should really go pester Mollusque, our resident expert on this subject.
OK, can we fix everything now? Because we are slowly creeping towards ridiculous. Someone had better start posting some proper usages of basonym, fast.
It's not some arcane, closely guarded knowledge, Pterodactyl :) It's easy, like this: (i)yourtexthere(/i) for italic, (b)yourtexthere(/b) for bold, and (small)yourtexthere(/small) for small (you can also substitute 'small' with 'big'). Only, you should replace ( and ) with < and > signs, respectively.
Edited: You, VanishedOne, almost gave me a heart attack. I thought that I did this! You so did turn everything red. Close the tag, pretty please?
"Dear Jack, I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we're apart. I can be forever happy – will you let me be yours? – Jill."
And:
"Dear Jack, I want a man who knows what love is. All about you are generous, kind, thoughtful people, who are not like you. Admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me. For other men I yearn! For you I have no feelings whatsoever. When we're apart I can be forever happy. Will you let me be? – Yours, Jill."
It works wonderfully, John. If I want to, say, make others feel small and *insignificant*, then it's the right step in that direction. It's funny, though :)
This time, Wikipedia has it right. The correct Russian word for these dolls is матрёшка (matryoshka, sing.), and матрёшки (matryoshki, pl.). I had them when I was a kid.
How did babushka become a headwear? *is horrified* (Бабушка и дедушка = grandparents). Is there a dedushka garment as well? How do you wear a dedushka?
Don't you go around poking fun at my brand spanking new pair of pants! My categorization might be sucky, but I'm quite proud of my pantaloons. I need them for when I'm pants at something.
You'll never win, because I'm pants at categorizing things!
Only words that have no place on any of my other lists go there. Still, they have some basic characteristics:
1) only phrases (that means, two words+);
2) words that go together with each other;
3) MOSTLY BORING (but sometimes so useful to know).
You see, not being a native speaker, I sometimes string together words that may sound correct to my ears, but are utterly incongruous, or even laughable to a native speaker of English, who can just tell by hearing them spoken, well, it doesn't sound quite right. Like, when I say intelligent planning and mean intelligent design, or electronic observation and mean electronic surveillance instead. Or substitute internal monologue for much less used internal soliloquy. Language is serious business, as you well know :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it to me! It really works? It's quite a roundabout way to go about it; I don't suppose there was a way for me to infer it.
I'm not so sure anymore, either. But you've got to admit, it's a great word for confusing unsuspecting people. Who'd feel knowledgeable enough to contradict us on its usage?
Well, not necessarily. It could refer to any intense, laborious, and time consuming mental work that occurs either by day or by night. Initially, it might have had your suggested connotation, but the uses shift as the time passes, and I believe it now encompasses both of these meanings.
That's quite a quandary, then. Hmm, omneligent, omniligent? Not quite, I think. But I really love your definition of the word, so much so, that the actual word doesn't really matter :)
I accidentally deleted this word from my list (it seemed that it was listed twice, but that wasn't the case). If Whichbe hadn't listed it, too, this great thread would have been lost completely.
"The day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the Supreme Being as his father, in the womb of a virgin, will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerva in the brain of Jupiter." – Thomas Jefferson
The alternations of good and bad in one's life, with spells of fluctuating fortune, like the colours of the squares on the draughts board. Used figuratively.
I wonder if there are any words with the same root as indago? Or words derived from it? Indagare is, as you said, an Italian word, but what about the English ones?
Aww, I loved that spam profile. The articles and the following mockery were quite well written, and really fun to read. At least Wordie's got some quality spam, unlike all those other places.
I don't think they are bad, per se. You've got to agree that they can be quite entertaining. I rarely comment in these communities, but it is always interesting to observe the reactions of those who post and comment, all the social interaction, and the slow shifting of views on controversial subjects, etc.
There was a rant a few days ago about incest in fanfic. The OP was surprised and upset that her interest in an incestuous pairing was being condemned and ridiculed, and she didn't seem to get why people would take such a stand against it. In fact, she was downright astonished, and in full rant mode.
It really is interesting then to analyze it from a cultural point of view, even though the topic, and the following wank (or discussion), does give, as you said, the fandom a bad name.
Wow, that was long, and not wholly appropriate, too, but I think I'll leave it as is.
Eugh, this little, obnoxious andronym messes up my beautiful alphabetical order. It's squatting insolently at the top of the list, staring me in the face, when its rightful place should have been between anonym and anatonym. So annoying. I wonder if there are more onyms I've missed? If so, then they'd better stay away from me, if they know what's good for them, lest I have to unsettle my order some more (and throttle them ded).
That's why I'd rather Wordies write their own definitions – but what if the Wordie in question doesn't know the definition, but is trying to hunt it down, as I do? :) I try not to write definitions to words which already have one right next to them (in grey letters), but I find that words can be memorized better if some effort have been put into researching them. For me, Wordie is a kind of learning tool, instead of a social networking site.
Then I bow before your expertise! It probably is a matter of professional pride for you to correct any blunders or inaccuracies you come across regarding the subject you're so well acquainted with.
Or maybe polynomial just isn't used much outside the field of mathematics? I'm not sure. Tried scouring the Internet for it, but didn't come across anything that could provide a definite answer. And damn! but I hate to be wrong. Thanks for correcting me on this, anyway.
How come you are so knowledgeable in this? :) I'm not arguing; today is the first time I've ever clapped my eyes on this word, and I just copied down the definition, so you may be right.
It sounds very similar to Russian чуй*, used to describe a gut feeling, a presentiment, like in чу�?ть опа�?но�?ть (chuyat opasnost), to apprehend danger.
troponym – a verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by its replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning; e. g. the verb to stroll indicates a more leisurely, casual manner of to walk
malonym – 1) a metaphor, cliché, or popular expression mangled by the use of an incorrect word (similar to a malapropism); 2) an ill-considered offering by a spell checker
antagonym – a single word that has meanings that contradict each other, like apparent ('not clear or certain' vs 'obvious'), and overlook ('to pay attention to' vs 'to ignore')
backronym – the reverse of producing an acronym; taking a word which already exists and creating a phrase (usually humorous) using the letters of the word as initials, from backwards) + acronym; see also bacronym
demonym – a demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place; in English, a demonym is often the same as the name of the people's native language: e.g., the "French" (people from France)
exonym – a name for a place that is not used within that place by the local inhabitants (neither in the official language of the state nor in local languages), or a name for a people or language that is not used by the people or language to which it refers
endonym – a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (also called autonyms, names that come from inside the group)
You may even get away with it, as it is unlawful to discriminate against the sexual minorities (or deviants, or harmless paraphiliacs, for that matter).
There's another reference in "Early English Drama: An Anthology". Just search within this book for recumbentibus, and there will be a short passage on it.
And I found this from the parallel translations of the Latin Vulgate Bible:
6:22 Cumque introisset filia ipsius Herodiadis, et saltasset, et placuisset Herodi, simulque recumbentibus; rex ait puellæ: Pete a me quod vis, et dabo tibi:
6:22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had entered, and danced, and pleased Herod, along with those who were at table with him, the king said to the girl, "Request from me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."
krukolibidinous – the act of staring at someone's crotch; having one's gaze fixated on the crotch; crotch-watching
(I more or less copied the definition, yet I don't understand how can it be called an act. Shouldn't we say "characterized by" or "having" blah, blah? How to phrase it correctly?)
Well, I think that it could still be used in a broad and general sense, seeing that it just means blending two (sometimes incongruous) words together, but I’m by no means an expert on this matter (especially as it concerns German!).
Here's where this particular conundrum is addressed: Language Log: More head(s). Warning – it's quite long. (I hope it's the correct analogy; it was long since I read that article).
Ahaha, Sionnach! It was worth asking if only to see you freaking out! I've never studied German, so I wouldn't know what is and isn't appropriate or correct, but I'll go look at that comment thread.
No, I was trying to make fun of cognoscenti – cogno-no-savant-i – people with a condescending attitude and insufficient knowledge of the field they're talking about.
A German portmanteau word for the disappointment one feels when exposed to something that is not nearly as bad as one hoped it would be; literally "shit regret".
Can someone, please, tell me how to pronounce this word? Especially, the "bedauern" part, as I'm not German-literate.
I see you've been talking here in my absence :) Well, I don't think I should worry, seeing as I'm planning an extended leave from my usual haunts on the internets starting the end of July. As to my next year's list, it will be organized something like this – 2009 List numba 1, 2009 List numba 2, etc., etc.
I object to mia part of it. No syllable of mine should ever be constrained to be a constituent part of such an ugly-smelling word, ugh. Mia smells like roses.
Oh, that's just so hilarious! You were probably quite weirded out seeing random people listing your brother's name all of a sudden. I wish I had a brother named Justin Taylor.
It is, I agree, but I wanted to transfer the correct form of the phrase, as well. Dog → cat, puppy → kitten. But you are completely right, pussy-cat eyes does sound better.
I sleep best when I shouldn't, for example, when there's a lot of work or studying to do, and currently everything's finished, which accounts for my total lack of desire to sleep. I mean, what's the point? Sleep is more valuable when my precious work time is spent indulging in it.
I like the way you are thinking! But no, I was more thinking along the lines of describing someone's facial expressions of surprise and general astonishment (for lolz, you know), and I'm still contemplating on the most appropriate and socially acceptable ways to phrase it.
"Or you could ask your hosts what they call their furniture. If an upholstered seat for two or more people is called a settee or a couch, they are no higher than middle-middle*. If it is a sofa, they are upper-middle or above." Kate Fox, Watching the English, a very delightful book about the English people.
The "keep it simple" principle. I'd heard of the expression Occam's razor several times in the past, but only now looked it up properly. Will be using it more often from now on.
My knowledge of Russian grammar has deteriorated over the years, but I hear it spoken around me every day. I am quite certain that there is some degree of naughtiness involved in ахуеть (охуеть), and while I wouldn't consider it offensive, I wouldn't use it in "polite" society either. That said, I like this word, especially if it is said with typical Russian emphasis :)
To Bilby – well done! (I knew you would know, I was just egging you on). Here's another one: Refuse To Dance by Charlie Dore, speaking voice Alan Rickman, "Time Goes By", 1995. And one more: Sun Ain't Gonna Shine by Alan Rickman & Juliet Stevenson in "Truly, Madly, Deeply".
Perhaps you should have also provided a translation of that word – 'хуй' in ахуеть is a taboo word for a male reproductive organ, even though ахуеть is just an exclamation indicting a surprised wonderment). But you probably already knew all that! :)
You've put ideas in my head. Now, whenever I hear a Russian person saying ахуеть, I'll be tempted to respond with "будьте здоровы!" (bless you).
Psycho in psychologist? Adman in madman? Rave (or verse) in traverse? Moron in oxymoron? Ream in preamble? Dumb in adumbrate? Wink in periwinkle? War in bulwark? Gay in nosegay? Tart in kickstart? Sock in tussock? Mist in chemist? Rest in forestall? Lover in glover? Irk in smirk? I hope you try to list them all!
While I hold a genuine respect for all kinds of people, regardless of their religious or non-religious affiliations, until they prove that they are not worthy of this respect, I loathe religion in all its forms, and it may come across as "irreverent humour", as you said. It's not. It's anger, tempered by tolerance, and weary resignation.
"...in this case it may be best to back off the subject altogether" – I agree, because this is not a place to discuss religion. Still, this exchange of views have been interesting, so time is not wasted (much) :)
I know, I went and looked at your profile. Does it mean that you never cry? What do you do then, when the mood for crying strikes? Fight it off bravely? Don't mind me, just asking :)
We have a right to have our own opinions, and I usually avoid engaging in discussions on religious issues in places where it's not explicitly invited (I do participate in debates in some LiveJournal communities which where created specifically for this purpose).
So, no worries. I've just encountered too many Christian people with whom it is impossible to reason or debate, because they do not follow basic logic, and have not read the Bible in its entirety as I have. They discard one set of rules laid down in Bible, then pick and choose another set of rules to follow, even though the Bible clearly is meant to be understood literally (not cleverly interpreted), and all the rules apply. It's all mind boggling, and it's completely turned me off religion.
As to the matter in question – true, the person who "stole" the Eucharist acted very inconsiderately, yet I refuse to believe that he harbored any malicious intent when doing that. Does he deserve to receive multiple death threats against his person? Or to have his future ruined with expulsion from school? No, I don't believe he does.
Why do (radical) believers get away with beating their children bloody in the name of God, or those Mormon people with sexually abusing and marrying off their pre-pubescent daughters to old geezers as their religion "stipulates"? Way to many people excuse outrageous behaviour if it's done in the name of God.
However, I don't think it's a good idea to continue to discuss it here – after all, Wordie is meant to be a fun place to hang around, so why spoil this with serious, not to say irrelevant, discussions on controversial subjects? (I'll delete this comment on request).
No, can't agree. To a Catholic (which I'm not, as I'm nontheist), a Eucharist is the actual body of Christ. Ask any believer of that denomination, as I did – I asked my Christian friends. They truly, honestly and sincerely believe that that little bit of wafer they are given is the actual body of Jesus Christ. If it weren't, then what would be the point of eating it?
I personally believe that the whole thing is blown way out of proportion. How are we better than those Muslim fundamentalists who got upset over those silly cartoons? If the Christians have got the right to be upset and discomfited over a piece of food (they're calling it a hate crime now!), then they've got a right to be upset over an ugly drawing.
Again, my efforts at being unique have been ruthlessly thwarted. Sheesh.
To bilby – well, you asked for it. Here's something harder, tailored for you: name at least three songs, where we can hear Alan Rickman's voice (you, of course, don't know who AR is, I presume), one song clip in which he dances rather spectacularly, and all this without mentioning that certain movie with Johnny Depp even once. I see you're stumped, now.
Thanks, I'll do that! It seems that it's not easy to find out how to navigate around here on Wordie on your own, you've got to know all these nifty things first – thanks for help, and hi! :)
to metaquote – to quote a LiveJournal user on another place of LiveJournal, for entertainment purposes, usually with permission from the original poster – if there is another definition, then I don't know it
And I looked, and beheld a pale internet... and his name that sat on it was Fandom, and Wank followed with him." Paraphrased from Bible, if someone needs a reference.
shipper – (derived from a relationshipper), someone who is interested in and focused on a coupling of two specific fictional characters (used in fandom)
"Fen" – 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China (see above definition) – ahahaha. I've only ever seen fen used as a plural form of the word fan, that's why it caught me completely by surprise. But I'm all *enlightened* now.
It's hard for me to imagine anyone taking an active dislike to LolCat. It's an amazing made-up "language", what with its own grammar* and everything.
*I've seen quite a few discussion threads on LiveJournal communities where people are seriously arguing about the "correct" way to speak LolCat. One is not born with an ability to speak it (well, unless one is a *cat*). It has to be learned.
It still sounds way too euphemistic a term, if you ask me. Why bother coming up with a fancy name for this "activity" when there are so many simpler ways to phrase it? Assymetric warfare to an average person doesn't say anything. I had to look it up, and I have a college degree. Still, thanks for an alternative definition!
cluster marketing – when a large company opens more outlets in a given area than that market can support, thus driving out the competition – after the competitors are decimated, it can then close the surplus outlets and have the market to itself (not an official definition)
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mialuthien commented on the word a resounding silence
Er, yes? "Was met with a resounding silence" – Google Book Search. The silence is imbued with meaning because it signifies something, usually a negative or a critical opinion.
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the spirit is willing
Now that I've thought about it more, I think that you both got a point. This saying is taken out straight from the Bible, and the relevant passage in it does suggest the use you referred to. But it could be that people no longer remember the origins of this phrase, and therefore use it inappropriately, like me.
There's nothing objectionable with correcting people, C_B :) As much as I don't like to be wrong, I like being wrong twice about the same thing even less.
Edited. We seem to think along the same lines, Dontcry :)
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word far be it for me
Well, it looks like far be it from me wins by popular vote, then :)
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word worphan
An "orphaned" word on Wordie. For more information, see Yarb's Adoption agency.
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word heddesk
Another worphan! :)
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word g-hits
How do you pronounce it when it's in its ghits form?
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word far be it for me
So, you're saying that far be it from me is the more correct form of this expression? *is on the verge of burning her worthless dictionary* *looks expectantly at Chained_Bear*
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the bechdel rule
Could you elaborate, Miss A? What does this rule state?
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word your chariot awaits
= (ironic) said when someone is about to get into a vehicle
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word unsung hero
= someone who has not received the credit they deserve
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word touch and go
= a precarious situation
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word that's for me to know and for you to find out
= it's a secret
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word that will be the day
= that's not going to happen
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word stand up and be counted
= make your opinions known publicly
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the spirit is willing
= not physically able to do something that one wishes to do
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word signed, sealed and delivered
= finalised
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word a resounding silence
= a meaningful silence
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the powers that be
= people in charge
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word opening gambit
= an opening move
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word on the back burner
= put to one side to be worked on later
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nothing to write home about
= not very interesting
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the movers and shakers
= those with power
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word method in one's madness
= actions seem to be foolish but actually have a motive behind them
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the long arm of the law
= the police
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word leave in the lurch
= to abandon
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word knee-jerk reaction
= an immediate (reflex) response to something
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kill with kindness
To be generous in some way to someone when it's not in his or her best interest.
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word just for the record
= so that it will be noted
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word in the present climate
= in the present situation
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word in splendid isolation
= standing out in a unique way
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word in any shape or form
= in any way at all
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word halcyon days
= a nostalgic and idealistic reference to a perfect time in one's life
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word it goes without saying
= you should know what I'm talking about
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gainful employment
= in work
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fraught with danger
= dangerous
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word far be it for me
= this is something I would never do (usually said ironically)
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word economical with the truth
= leaving out important facts
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word each and every one of you
= everyone
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word doom and gloom
= pessimism
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word dead to the world
= fast asleep
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word conspicuous by one's absence
= to deliberately boycott something
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word caught napping
= unprepared for a situation
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word catch 22
= a situation in which one can never win or from which one can never escape
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
= alert and awake
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the bottom line
= the outcome or conclusion; most important factor
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word be that as it may
= that may be so
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word back to the drawing board
= back to the beginning
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word at this juncture
= now
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word at the end of the day
= ultimately
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word at the drop of a hat
= without much of a reason at all
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word an accident waiting to happen
= a dangerous situation
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word after due consideration
= after some thought
July 25, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the bechdel rule
No, it should read "if you enjoy movies in which women, as well as men, talk to each other about things other than the opposite sex".
The overwhelming majority are movies in which men talk-to-each-other-about-things-unrelated-to-women-and-relationships, and that's just fine, but why aren't women portrayed as characters that add equal weight to the action and advancement of plot? Most women are only supporting characters at best, heroines to be rescued, or the main protagonists
unconfrontational love interests. (This by no means objective observation is based on the last ten movies I've viewed).
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recicative
Yes, that too :)
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recicative
It is, C_B, aren't you hawk-eyed? Yes, you are. And this is another orphan (worphan?) in making. *drops the word like a hot potato*
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word the bechdel rule
"The rule is that movies should have 1) at least two women, 2) who talk to each other, 3) about something other than a man." The Bechdel Rule and The Dark Knight.
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word keyboards and mice
"At this stage it looks unlikely that keyboards and mice will actually be displaced in people's affections, but they may find they have a new, touchy-feely running partner in the right niches before long." Touch takes hold, but it's no mouse-killer – The Guardian.
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word media scrum
media scrum – an impromptu press conference
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user yarb
Do you know that I occasionally visit your profile just to delight over those cheerful biff-biff-biffs? *confesses*
July 24, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word coitus-a-posteriori
See coitus-à-la-vache, coitus a tergo.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word coitus-à-la-vache
See coitus a tergo and coitus-a-posteriori. Also retrocopulant, adj.
Eer, can a French-speaking person tell me the literal meaning of vache?
It's a very informative, very illustrative channel, Chained_Bear :)
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Thanks, Mollusque! The term "basonym" has now officially become a little less vague – for me, at least! Have you found any more examples?
(Wow, Philippines... *is envious*)
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mirror agnosia
Mirror agnosia is "a loss of knowledge of what mirrors are, caused by brain damage. For patients with mirror agnosia, mirrors are not mirrors – they are windows. Someone you see through a window cannot be you, because you and they occupy different locations in space." Source (PDF).
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mouse potato
See couch potato.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mandatory picnic
Thanks for the sage and invaluable piece of advice, Dontcry! You are wise.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word opossumtown pike
Hmm, Opossumtown Pike sounds kinda fishy.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mandatory picnic
How about eating a compulsory cookie? Or having a prerequisite pudding? Some binding biscuits, perhaps? I know! You'll have one obligatory raw onion! Or else.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mandatory picnic
I've been keeping a lazy eye on the comments thread for this word, and I must say that it gets curioser and curioser. Do go on with your new list :) And don't forget that I, and everybody else here, will need a full account of all the mandatory things you were made to do and have :)
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ambilevous
A synonym of ambisinistrous?
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
I'm ashamed to admit I could only use about a third of them right. There are so many of them! And now that I've done cross-referencing them, my mind is completely overstuffed and on the verge of imploding in on itself.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Sorry, but for me, the delete option is nowhere in sight, and I've tried everything.
Thanks, I'll do that! I'm constantly confusing those two words.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word constructio ad sensum
See synesis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paraleipsis
See also praeteritio and apophasis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word reticentia
See aposiopesis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word praeteritio
See also apophasis and paraleipsis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word synesis
See constructio ad sensum.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word transferred epithet
See hypallage.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word antistrophe
Also called epiphora.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word aposiopesis
Also known as reticentia.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word brachylogy
Asyndeton and zeugma are types of brachylogy. Ellipse is used synonymously.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word circumlocution
See periphrasis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word epiphora
See antistrophe.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hypallage
Also known as transferred epithet.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hyperbaton
This category includes anastrophe, hysteron proteron, chiasmus, and tmesis.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wordrobe
wordrobe – the words and phrases that comprise a person's vocabulary
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sarcastrophe
Sarcasm malfunction.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word interquel
Prequel – original production – interquel – sequel.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word further-fetched
See far-fetched.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word baggravation
baggravation – a feeling of annoyance and anger one endures at the airport when their bags have not arrived at the baggage carousel but everyone else's bags have
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word artsy
artsy – pretending to be artistic; overly artistic
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word andropause
See also viropause.
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mle
One Australian teenager speaks it in London. /end sarcasm
July 23, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word vsa
VSA – an abbreviation of Volatile Substance Abuse (see glue sniffing)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word server farm
See server cluster.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word reticule
See also octothorpe. The alternative spellings are reticulesign, reticulemark, reticulesymbol, reticuleglyph, reticulekey, reticule code, reticule character, and reticul.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pct
PCT – an abbreviation for Paranoid Conspiracy Theorist
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word noble cause corruption
noble cause corruption – the notion held by police officers that it is justifiable to fabricate or artificially improve evidence to secure the conviction of a known criminal (coined by Edwin DeLattre in 1989)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word haemosexuality
haemosexuality – "the sexual basis of the vampire relationship" (Christopher Frayling, 1978)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mle
MLE – Multicultural London English (From the mouths of teens)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word insufferable assmarmot
You know, it sounds kind of cute.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word twitling
See twitlet.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word twitlet
...and then they'll go on to procreate and produce even more little twitlings!
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ily
Oh, thank you, Yarb. Ily now has a good home. It will be safe, pampered, and generally well taken care of :)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word catillate
Oh, never mind, never mind...! *looks down upon Bestiary benevolently*
To unclutter your mental attic and blow the cobwebs away from the piles of words and pleasant turns of phrase you've been hoarding, I'd advise you to unload them all on Wordie. Thus, everybody profits, and all is well in the world.
Also, catlick is a valid word! To catillate a plate. To catlick a plate. Maybe?
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word remugient
Thanks! I've already listed it duteously.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word libricide
You, you ...libricidal thug! (Just kidding).
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tree-hugger
Or a tree hugger! (I'm a tree-hugger, and I'm no activist).
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word if
The Latvian equivalent for the "if" statement is ja tantei būtu riteņi, tante būtu tramvajs, or "if your auntie had wheels, she'd be a streetcar". That's a very, very old expression, and it is still in use today.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pissed
In US, they are angry that they are pissed (=they are pissed that they are pissed). In UK, however, they are pissed when they are angry (=they are pissed when they are pissed). :P
ETA. And in Australia, they are pissed when they are pissed that they are pissed.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pillow failure
See panne d’oreiller.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word panne d’oreiller
I'm not sure if I can pronounce the French expression, but from now on I'll be using pillow failure as a valid excuse for being late!
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word reboant
reboant – rebellowing; resounding loudly
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word rebellowing
rebellowing – bellowing in return or in echo
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word remugient
Rebellowing (is that a word)? It sounds like an echo or something.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lolcat
A bit ailurophobic, Dontcry? :)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word barendani
You made me think that my English is abysmal, Miss A.
Because I spent approximately fifteen minutes scrolling down the last comments page, taking in all those weird, somewhat English-y sounding words you've been posting, and trying desperately to rack my brain for a little scrap of recognition, finding none.
And then I clicked on your list, and read its description. *&^@#!*%!! *censored*
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word catillate
You have a good knack for finding vaguely useful words that make people stare. *stares*
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word inane asylum
OK. So, how do we check people in? Because I have a niggling suspicion that they are not going to go there of their own accord.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word libricide
That's an abominable concept, Bestiary! I feel that people who commit libricide with premeditated intent ought to be punished with the full force of law. There should be no mercy for them. No, none.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word miscorrection
See Linguists and word-formation.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word incorrection
incorrection – "a correction that is itself incorrect" (William Safire)
Now presenting… Muphry's Law
Also, according to Coby Lubliner, incorrection is the incorrect term for it. The correct term would be miscorrection.
So, incorrection is the wrong word for its definition, but it serves as an excellent example for what it is.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word proteleriat
Srsly? And not proletariat? Because I tried to say it in Russian, and got all tongue-tied up.
Oh, I guess you were just making fun.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Nope. There is no delete link for me, either real or imaginary :/ Could this be attributed to a different browser? I'm currently using IE.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word quodlibet
quodlibet – "what you like"; moot or subtle point; fruitless or pedantic argument (from the Hutchinson Encyclopaedia)
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word synteresis
synteresis – the intuitive knowledge of right and wrong
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
But where do the option to delete the comment pops up, then? Sorry for being a bit obtuse, my mind has been temporarily hijacked by a horde of lipstick-wielding aliens in tights.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lolcat
Ahaha, any boring thing can be improved with a cat macro! Who doesn't like looking at cats?
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lolcat
No! Wut iz wrung wif u, Reeseteeh? Ow can u nut apreshiat teh sublim buty an linguissicly esteetic ingeeniusnes ov kitteh languge. Thaz not noormal. No, iz not.
I iz sry, I iz stoopid hooman an doan speek propr LolCat yeet! I stil lernin!
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Hiya, Reesetee. So, it's all about maintaining a credible pretense, then? Sneaky, sneaky.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word certifiable
Who do you think ought to be committed there, Reesetee? :) I think it should be people who witter inanities nonstop. Or just plain inane people.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word bugs
I have a question about the Most commented on section. Currently I see these words listed:
tappen (47)
shaken baby syndrome (34)
fraught (22)
word war (22)
suave serpens (22)
all my fecal memories of you (21)
crumpet (16)
nowheresville (16)
punctuation (16)
albatross (14)
Now, why isn't there marmite with its 41 comments, or basonym with its 45? Both of them are on the most active threads page, but they don't appear on the most commented on list. Why is that? I haven't seen any change on that list for several days now. Is it broken? Or is the fault on my end (I've cleared the cache)?
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word медведь на ухо на�?тупил
*snicker* Very illustrative, Sionnach!
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list atm-mia-s-invisible-list-atm
If you see dead people, you are likely to believe in seeing dead people, and if you believe in seeing dead people, you are likely to see them. And now, say it ten times fast, while I call the insane asylum.
Just kidding, Bilby.
...
*ring* *ring*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word Бела�? ворона
You know how cool it looks in the recent comments thread? I won't be commenting for a while so as not to bump it down.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list atm-mia-s-invisible-list-atm
Good.
*smug*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
For those who don't want to scroll down (and down, and down...), a basonym is "the original, validly published name of a taxon" (says Answers.com). While a taxon is "a taxonomic category or group, such as a phylum, order, family, genus, or species" (again, Answers.com).
But you should really go pester Mollusque, our resident expert on this subject.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Hey, we're looking at you, Shevek and Bilby! Srsly.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
OK, can we fix everything now? Because we are slowly creeping towards ridiculous. Someone had better start posting some proper usages of basonym, fast.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
He didn't do anything extraordinary, he just didn't close the tag behind himself.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Then you've fixed my browser, because now everything's back to rights! :)
ETA – I suggest putting it in square brackets, Bilby.
And it's not ridiculous, Sionnach! Yet.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
It's not some arcane, closely guarded knowledge, Pterodactyl :) It's easy, like this: (i)yourtexthere(/i) for italic, (b)yourtexthere(/b) for bold, and (small)yourtexthere(/small) for small (you can also substitute 'small' with 'big'). Only, you should replace ( and ) with < and > signs, respectively.
Edited: You, VanishedOne, almost gave me a heart attack. I thought that I did this! You so did turn everything red. Close the tag, pretty please?
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
"Dear Jack, I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we're apart. I can be forever happy – will you let me be yours? – Jill."
And:
"Dear Jack, I want a man who knows what love is. All about you are generous, kind, thoughtful people, who are not like you. Admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me. For other men I yearn! For you I have no feelings whatsoever. When we're apart I can be forever happy. Will you let me be? – Yours, Jill."
From Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss.
:)
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ily
No, Mia wanted to say I love you to her list. Srsly.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
It works wonderfully, John. If I want to, say, make others feel small and *insignificant*, then it's the right step in that direction. It's funny, though :)
ETA – basonym!
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word babushka
This time, Wikipedia has it right. The correct Russian word for these dolls is матрёшка (matryoshka, sing.), and матрёшки (matryoshki, pl.). I had them when I was a kid.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word babushka
How did babushka become a headwear? *is horrified* (Бабушка и дедушка = grandparents). Is there a dedushka garment as well? How do you wear a dedushka?
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ily
Hm, could be. But the person who first used this word on Wordie should have realized that it's a word in its own right, and kept it *g*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ily
This word was orphaned, so I adopted it.
Presumably, it is an acronym of I love you. How come nobody wanted it?
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user shevek
Congratulations! You deserved it. *nods solemnly*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word flagillitious
Ahaha, Shevek! Um, flagellate and delicious? Only you.
ETA – flagellate and vicious is even worse. Naughty, naughty.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word flagillitious
See basonym (of all words!) for reference. This word is the ugly child of flagitious and flagellate.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
*is currently in a flagillitious mood*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
Oh, that's a wonderful concept! *adds list*
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list atm-mia-s-invisible-list-atm
You've obviously grasped the essence of this one :)
But I'm shocked you can see anything at all! It's not there, you're imagining things.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Don't you go around poking fun at my brand spanking new pair of pants! My categorization might be sucky, but I'm quite proud of my pantaloons. I need them for when I'm pants at something.
And, as you can see, you didn't shrink my paddle.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
They are Wordie orphans, Bilby. What a fate, to be abandoned by some cold-hearted Wordie.
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
What the...? You did it, Shevek! And you made me think it was my fault. Aren't you naughty? Where's my spanking paddle?
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Our googlipresence has dropped considerably. We're back on the tenth page, folks. Oh, how will I live? Why Google has to torment me so? :/
Edited!!
July 21, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list you-know-what
You'll never win, because I'm pants at categorizing things!
Only words that have no place on any of my other lists go there. Still, they have some basic characteristics:
1) only phrases (that means, two words+);
2) words that go together with each other;
3) MOSTLY BORING (but sometimes so useful to know).
You see, not being a native speaker, I sometimes string together words that may sound correct to my ears, but are utterly incongruous, or even laughable to a native speaker of English, who can just tell by hearing them spoken, well, it doesn't sound quite right. Like, when I say intelligent planning and mean intelligent design, or electronic observation and mean electronic surveillance instead. Or substitute internal monologue for much less used internal soliloquy. Language is serious business, as you well know :)
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list drinks-menu-at-the-verbal-arms
Wow. Just stumbled on this list. Quite ingenious, really.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word marital arts
Usually a misspelling of martial arts, but can also stand on its own.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it to me! It really works? It's quite a roundabout way to go about it; I don't suppose there was a way for me to infer it.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
It looks like we've become a right authoritative source of information. A real fountain of effervescent collective wisdom, graciously sharing from our inexhaustible spring of profound knowledge.
I'm aiming for the first place! :)
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nocturnal lucubrations
I'm not so sure anymore, either. But you've got to admit, it's a great word for confusing unsuspecting people. Who'd feel knowledgeable enough to contradict us on its usage?
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word omnegligent
Ha! :)
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nocturnal lucubrations
Is there a way to delete a comment that's posted twice? Because this one's redundant.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nocturnal lucubrations
Well, not necessarily. It could refer to any intense, laborious, and time consuming mental work that occurs either by day or by night. Initially, it might have had your suggested connotation, but the uses shift as the time passes, and I believe it now encompasses both of these meanings.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word omnegligent
I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know that there was such a word as omnilegent. *adds word*
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word eleventy
ZOMG!!1!1!!!111!!11one!11!!eleventy!11!1 /end sarcasm
I love the word, even though I hate the concept.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanboi
See fanboy.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fangurl
See fangirl.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word omnegligent
That's quite a quandary, then. Hmm, omneligent, omniligent? Not quite, I think. But I really love your definition of the word, so much so, that the actual word doesn't really matter :)
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word omnegligent
That's a good one! I wonder if this word could be truncated further, by cutting off some part of negligent, maybe? Still, I like it.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word trawl
Also, trawling through dictionaries, trawling through archives, and so on.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
Oh, thanks for the explanation, Yarb! I didn't know that. And it was nice of you to reassure me I wasn't hallucinating, after all :)
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word attemptress
This one's great! It sounds like an ancient female warrior.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
I accidentally deleted this word from my list (it seemed that it was listed twice, but that wasn't the case). If Whichbe hadn't listed it, too, this great thread would have been lost completely.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word post some fucking words!
See post some fucking cats!.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word post some fucking cats!
See LiveJournal community cat_macros for reference on this widely used phrase.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word when the excreta hits the fan
See when the shit hits the fan.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word everyone and their lolcat
See everyone and their dog.
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word creationism
"The day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the Supreme Being as his father, in the womb of a virgin, will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerva in the brain of Jupiter." – Thomas Jefferson
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word intelligent design
"Don't pray in my school, and I won't think in your church."
July 20, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word chequered past
The alternations of good and bad in one's life, with spells of fluctuating fortune, like the colours of the squares on the draughts board. Used figuratively.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word indago
I wonder if there are any words with the same root as indago? Or words derived from it? Indagare is, as you said, an Italian word, but what about the English ones?
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wordie treatment
Aww, I loved that spam profile. The articles and the following mockery were quite well written, and really fun to read. At least Wordie's got some quality spam, unlike all those other places.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Well, I've been trying not to quote anything from Wikipedia and Wiktionary, at least.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanthing
I don't think they are bad, per se. You've got to agree that they can be quite entertaining. I rarely comment in these communities, but it is always interesting to observe the reactions of those who post and comment, all the social interaction, and the slow shifting of views on controversial subjects, etc.
There was a rant a few days ago about incest in fanfic. The OP was surprised and upset that her interest in an incestuous pairing was being condemned and ridiculed, and she didn't seem to get why people would take such a stand against it. In fact, she was downright astonished, and in full rant mode.
It really is interesting then to analyze it from a cultural point of view, even though the topic, and the following wank (or discussion), does give, as you said, the fandom a bad name.
Wow, that was long, and not wholly appropriate, too, but I think I'll leave it as is.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list list-of-onyms
Yeah, I know, but it doesn't stay that way.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanthing
Well, I brought this from ffrantsrants :) And I think fanbrat is kind of cute.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word taskipated
And isn't this word an adjective?
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word taskipated
With due apologies, this one makes me think of the word constipated. Was the similarity deliberate?
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list list-of-onyms
Eugh, this little, obnoxious andronym messes up my beautiful alphabetical order. It's squatting insolently at the top of the list, staring me in the face, when its rightful place should have been between anonym and anatonym. So annoying. I wonder if there are more onyms I've missed? If so, then they'd better stay away from me, if they know what's good for them, lest I have to unsettle my order some more (and throttle them ded).
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
That's why I'd rather Wordies write their own definitions – but what if the Wordie in question doesn't know the definition, but is trying to hunt it down, as I do? :) I try not to write definitions to words which already have one right next to them (in grey letters), but I find that words can be memorized better if some effort have been put into researching them. For me, Wordie is a kind of learning tool, instead of a social networking site.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word indago
Did you mean indigo? It's a one-letter difference – indigo
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word indago
indago – a ring of hunters encircling game
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polyonym
Well, that sure clears things up! I wouldn't have thought of using the word nomenclature in this search, but it makes sense.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
Then I bow before your expertise! It probably is a matter of professional pride for you to correct any blunders or inaccuracies you come across regarding the subject you're so well acquainted with.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polyonym
Or maybe polynomial just isn't used much outside the field of mathematics? I'm not sure. Tried scouring the Internet for it, but didn't come across anything that could provide a definite answer. And damn! but I hate to be wrong. Thanks for correcting me on this, anyway.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
How come you are so knowledgeable in this? :) I'm not arguing; today is the first time I've ever clapped my eyes on this word, and I just copied down the definition, so you may be right.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanthing
Another term for a fanbrat.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nodal
nodal – being, relating to, or located at or near a node
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word chuj
It sounds very similar to Russian чуй*, used to describe a gut feeling, a presentiment, like in чу�?ть опа�?но�?ть (chuyat opasnost), to apprehend danger.
*used colloquially
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
That's exactly what I thought, too. So you're not alone in that.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word taxonym
taxonym – a name used for classification, like canine
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gynonym
gynonym – a female name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gendernym
gendernym – having a masculine and a feminine version, like actor/actress
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word donunym
See demonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word typonym
typonym – a taxonomic name based on a type of specimen instead of a diagnosis
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word troponym
troponym – a verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by its replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning; e. g. the verb to stroll indicates a more leisurely, casual manner of to walk
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tetronym
tetronym – a name consisting of four parts
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sideronym
sideronym – a pseudonym consisting of the name of a celestial body
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pseudoeponym
pseudoeponym – a name erroneously given to the year
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pseudoantonym
pseudoantonym – a word that appears to mean the opposite of what it actually means; e. g. unloosen
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word protonym
protonym – the first person or thing of the name; that from which another is named
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polypseudonym
polypseudonym – having many pseudonyms
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word phytonym
phytonym – the name of a plant
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word organonym
organonym – the technical name of an organ
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word onym
onym – a proposed term or a technical name, as of a species or other group in zoology, etc., forming part of a recognised nomenclature
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word neuronym
neuronym – a name of a nerve or part of the nervous system
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word morphonym
morphonym – a zoological species name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metanym
metanym – a generic name rejected because based on a type species congeneric with the type of a previously published genus
Bzuh?
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word matronym
See metronym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word malonym
malonym – 1) a metaphor, cliché, or popular expression mangled by the use of an incorrect word (similar to a malapropism); 2) an ill-considered offering by a spell checker
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hydronym
hydronym – the name for a body of water
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hiernym
hiernym – a surname based on a sacred name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word genonym
genonym – a botanical genus name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word filionym
filionym – a name derived from that of a son
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ethonym
ethonym – the name of a people or ethnic group (not named necessarily by where they live, however)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word domunym
Another word for demonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word desynonym
desynonym – a word that was previously synonymous with another but is now different
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word consonym
consonym – one of two (or more) words that have the same pattern of consonants, e. g., sponge and espionage
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word chironym
chironym – a manuscript name for a species, having no taxonomic validity until published
Edited: "a manuscript name" (instead of 'named'). Thanks, Mollusque!
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word charactonym
charactonym – the name of a fictional character that is especially suited to his or her personality, like Remus Lupin
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word caconym
A misnomer.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word basonym
basonym – an obsolete name for a biological species or genus which has been replaced by a new name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word aristonym
aristonym – a surname used as, or derived from, a formal title of nobility or a high rank
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word aptronym
...like the name of the inventor of flush toilets, Thomas Crapper
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word apostonym
apostonym – a word that becomes different when the apostrophe is removed: he'll becomes hell, she'll becomes shell
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anthroponym
anthroponym – a person's name, especially a surname
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word antagonym
antagonym – a single word that has meanings that contradict each other, like apparent ('not clear or certain' vs 'obvious'), and overlook ('to pay attention to' vs 'to ignore')
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anatonym
anatonym – a word that refers to a part of the body and which is used as a verb, e. g., to toe the line, to face the music
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word anacronym
anacronym – an acronym that is so well-established that its origin is no longer remembered
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word bacronym
See backronym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word trionym
trionym – a name consisting of three parts or terms, like Jean Paul Sartre
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word teknonym
teknonym – a name derived from a child's name that is used to address a parent, for example, Johnsdad, Bobsdad (usually said by a child)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word polyonym
polyonym – 1) an object which has a variety of names; 2) a polynomial name or term, like Elizabeth, Liz, Beth
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word poecilonym
poecilonym – a synonym for synonym, one of various names for the same thing
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paranym
paranym – a word or words whose meaning is altered to conceal; an evasion; see euphemism
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word pedonym
Same as paedonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paedonym
paedonym – a name taken from one's child
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word isonym
isonym – the opposite of a homonym: a word that is spelled the same but pronounced differently
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word euphonym
euphonym – a name chosen or adopted because of its sound (secondary to or in spite of its meaning); a euphonious synonym
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word euonym
euonym – a pleasing or beautiful name
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word dionym
dyonym – a name containing two parts or terms
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cohyponym
cohyponym – a word which is one of multiple hyponyms of another word
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word oronym
oronym – a string of words which is homophonic with another string of words, e. g.:
The stuffy nose can lead to problems.
The stuff he knows can lead to problems.
I'm taking a nice cold shower.
I'm taking an ice cold shower.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metronym
metronym – a name derived from the name of one's mother, or another female ancestor
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word contronym
See autoantonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word contranym
Same as autoantonym.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word backronym
backronym – the reverse of producing an acronym; taking a word which already exists and creating a phrase (usually humorous) using the letters of the word as initials, from backwards) + acronym; see also bacronym
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autoantonym
autoantonym – a word that can take two (or more) opposite meanings
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word paronym
paronym – a word that is related to another word and derives from the same root; a cognate word
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word demonym
demonym – a demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place; in English, a demonym is often the same as the name of the people's native language: e.g., the "French" (people from France)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word exonym
exonym – a name for a place that is not used within that place by the local inhabitants (neither in the official language of the state nor in local languages), or a name for a people or language that is not used by the people or language to which it refers
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autonym
autonym – the self-assigned name of an ethnic group; self-appellation
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word endonym
endonym – a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (also called autonyms, names that come from inside the group)
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ethnonym
ethnonym – an ethnic group, or a group of people who identify with each other as a distinct people
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Or schlediums.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Well, for every schlong, there must be several schlorts, don't you think? It makes a statistical sense.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
Wow, that's surprising alright, Bilby.
Butt secks sounds appropriately devious.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list the-penis-game
Wow, that was quick.
And now, on to the definitions, no? Also, you forgot schlort.
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mia absoluthien
What's this?! *gawks* You better not be poking fun at my name, or else! ...Pterodidactyl *huffs*
July 19, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cisvestism
You may even get away with it, as it is unlawful to discriminate against the sexual minorities (or deviants, or harmless paraphiliacs, for that matter).
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word male interfemoral infidel
male interfemoral infidel (link)
:)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cisvestism
cisvestism – the practice of dressing in clothes inappropriate to one's position or status
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
There's another reference in "Early English Drama: An Anthology". Just search within this book for recumbentibus, and there will be a short passage on it.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
And I found this from the parallel translations of the Latin Vulgate Bible:
6:22 Cumque introisset filia ipsius Herodiadis, et saltasset, et placuisset Herodi, simulque recumbentibus; rex ait puellæ: Pete a me quod vis, et dabo tibi:
6:22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had entered, and danced, and pleased Herod, along with those who were at table with him, the king said to the girl, "Request from me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."
Only it doesn't make much sense, does it?
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
Well, it does show up in several dictionaries when you google it, but that in itself isn't a proof of anything.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mumpsimus
Wow, I love its etymology, thanks for the link!
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tibialoconcupiscent
Why root vegetables?
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word eunoterpsia
eunoterpsia – the doctrine that pursuing sexual pleasure is the goal of life
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cacocallia
cacocallia – the state of being ugly but at the same time sexually desireable
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cacoethes scribendi
cacoethes scribendi – an incurable itch to write
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word ximelolagnia
ximelolagnia – the urge to stare at women who are sitting with crossed legs
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word viraginity
Masculine qualities in a woman (see virago).
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word vesthibitionism
vesthibitionism – the flirtatious display of undergarments by a woman
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tibialoconcupiscent
tibialoconcupiscent – having a lascivious interest in watching a woman put on stockings
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word thelemic
thelemic – permitting people to do as they like
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word strikhedonia
strikhedonia – the freedom of being able to say, "to hell with it!"; the pleasure of leaving for somewhere new
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word recumbentibus
recumbentibus – a knockout blow, either verbal or physical
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word krukolibidinous
And I'm not good at coming up with definitions. Let's wait and see what someone smarter has to say.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word psithurism
Also the sound of rustling leaves.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word philosophunculist
philosophunculist – one who pretends to know more than they do to impress others
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nelipot
nelipot – someone who walks without shoes
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word maledicent
maledicent – one who is addicted to abusive speech
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autohagiographer
And I know a whole social networking platform of them :) And yes, I'm including myself in that statement, too.
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lygerastia
lygerastia – the condition of one who is only amorous when the lights are out
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word krukolibidinous
krukolibidinous – the act of staring at someone's crotch; having one's gaze fixated on the crotch; crotch-watching
(I more or less copied the definition, yet I don't understand how can it be called an act. Shouldn't we say "characterized by" or "having" blah, blah? How to phrase it correctly?)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word inaniloquous
inaniloquous – given to talking inanely; loquacious; garrulous
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word grapholagnia
grapholagnia – the urge to stare at obscene pictures
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word exsibilation
exsibilation – the collective hisses of a disapproving audience
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word charientism
charientism – an artfully veiled insult
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word autohagiographer
autohagiographer – one who speaks or writes in a smug fashion about their own life and accomplishments
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word me, me, me
It's all about me, me, me...
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word latescent
Is this an official definition, Bilby, or are you improvising? :) (latex + scent)
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word latescent
latescent – переход�?щий в �?крытое �?о�?то�?ние
July 18, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word gloam
Pre-dawn? Antelucan? (ante + lux)
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
Well, I think that it could still be used in a broad and general sense, seeing that it just means blending two (sometimes incongruous) words together, but I’m by no means an expert on this matter (especially as it concerns German!).
Concatenation! *puts on her list*
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list word-bounties
Here's where this particular conundrum is addressed: Language Log: More head(s). Warning – it's quite long. (I hope it's the correct analogy; it was long since I read that article).
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
Ahaha, Sionnach! It was worth asking if only to see you freaking out! I've never studied German, so I wouldn't know what is and isn't appropriate or correct, but I'll go look at that comment thread.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cognonosavanti
No, I was trying to make fun of cognoscenti – cogno-no-savant-i – people with a condescending attitude and insufficient knowledge of the field they're talking about.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cognonosavanti
Just made it up.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
Somehow, ZOMG! seems appropriate, Bilby :) I'll never surpass it.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word scheissenbedauern
A German portmanteau word for the disappointment one feels when exposed to something that is not nearly as bad as one hoped it would be; literally "shit regret".
Can someone, please, tell me how to pronounce this word? Especially, the "bedauern" part, as I'm not German-literate.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word schadenfreudian slip
schadenfreudian slip – failure to discreetly conceal the pleasure from the misfortunes of others
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sesquipedalian
Literally, "one-and-a-half feet".
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word thespianic practitioner
An actor or actress, but not exclusively.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i fucked your mother.
"Daaad, do you need to be so crude!"
I believe it only fuels the discussion even more.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
Ahaha, chained_bear beats me by far!
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list 2008-wordlist
I see you've been talking here in my absence :) Well, I don't think I should worry, seeing as I'm planning an extended leave from my usual haunts on the internets starting the end of July. As to my next year's list, it will be organized something like this – 2009 List numba 1, 2009 List numba 2, etc., etc.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word we're not going to use magic
I guess the American version is a bit raunchier. Are you complaining? :)
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word miasma
I object to mia part of it. No syllable of mine should ever be constrained to be a constituent part of such an ugly-smelling word, ugh. Mia smells like roses.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word death muncher
I haven't read this (is it worth reading?), just heard it randomly on the LiveJournal, and found it oddly appropriate.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word justin taylor
Oh, that's just so hilarious! You were probably quite weirded out seeing random people listing your brother's name all of a sudden. I wish I had a brother named Justin Taylor.
That show is brilliant, and I love it to pieces.
July 17, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kitten-cat eyes
It is, I agree, but I wanted to transfer the correct form of the phrase, as well. Dog → cat, puppy → kitten. But you are completely right, pussy-cat eyes does sound better.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word kitten-cat eyes
Or is it pussy-cat eyes?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word tom marvolo riddle
*knock knock*
– Who's there?
– You know.
– You know who?
– Got it in one. Avada Kedavra!
– Why wasn't Voldermort at the Yule ball? – He had no body to go with.
– What lies on the floor of Voldemort's barber's? – The hair of Slytherin.
:)
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word realia
I've always understood them as culture-specific things.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word obloquous ignoramousassity
Can you define them separately? Because I really like the second word.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
Nowaresville sounds quite appropriate :) What would a villager in Nowheresville be called? I mean, is there a short way to call one?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
I imagine nowheresville as a kind of black hole which first swallow people up, then spit them out. Weird, I know.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word nowheresville
It's where all the weary folks who wish to hide for a while go to? A kind of time-out? You tell me.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word abortifacient
It does! The context from which I acquired it, is a clear proof of it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word comments
Thank you; I, for one, had already noticed the tiny link :) It is a really good idea.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i am the supreme ruler of the universe
At least I claimed this spot first, Seanahan!
Twitchetty bonce? Curioser and curioser.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word i am the supreme ruler of the universe
Because I said so.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I sleep best when I shouldn't, for example, when there's a lot of work or studying to do, and currently everything's finished, which accounts for my total lack of desire to sleep. I mean, what's the point? Sleep is more valuable when my precious work time is spent indulging in it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word a leaf falls on loneliness
Because one is the loneliest number.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word a leaf falls on loneliness
1(a
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fa
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one
l
iness
e.e. cummings
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Pity you can't just wake one up and pester them until they start posting words and lists.
So you speak Italian?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
I like the way you are thinking! But no, I was more thinking along the lines of describing someone's facial expressions of surprise and general astonishment (for lolz, you know), and I'm still contemplating on the most appropriate and socially acceptable ways to phrase it.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sparklypoo
This.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word sofa
"Or you could ask your hosts what they call their furniture. If an upholstered seat for two or more people is called a settee or a couch, they are no higher than middle-middle*. If it is a sofa, they are upper-middle or above." Kate Fox, Watching the English, a very delightful book about the English people.
*class
How would Americans call it?
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word surprise butt sex
Forgive me, but would you want something like that as your birthday present?
I'm trying to think up naughty ways of casually inserting this in my everyday speech.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word occam's razor
The "keep it simple" principle. I'd heard of the expression Occam's razor several times in the past, but only now looked it up properly. Will be using it more often from now on.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list gesundheit
My knowledge of Russian grammar has deteriorated over the years, but I hear it spoken around me every day. I am quite certain that there is some degree of naughtiness involved in ахуеть (охуеть), and while I wouldn't consider it offensive, I wouldn't use it in "polite" society either. That said, I like this word, especially if it is said with typical Russian emphasis :)
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
Female parental unit! May I add it to my words, Plethora? That's so adorable.
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
To Bilby – well done! (I knew you would know, I was just egging you on). Here's another one: Refuse To Dance by Charlie Dore, speaking voice Alan Rickman, "Time Goes By", 1995. And one more: Sun Ain't Gonna Shine by Alan Rickman & Juliet Stevenson in "Truly, Madly, Deeply".
And, seeing as everyone else is doing it, *swoon*
July 16, 2008
mialuthien commented on the list gesundheit
Perhaps you should have also provided a translation of that word – 'хуй' in ахуеть is a taboo word for a male reproductive organ, even though ахуеть is just an exclamation indicting a surprised wonderment). But you probably already knew all that! :)
You've put ideas in my head. Now, whenever I hear a Russian person saying ахуеть, I'll be tempted to respond with "будьте здоровы!" (bless you).
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word angst in gangster
Psycho in psychologist? Adman in madman? Rave (or verse) in traverse? Moron in oxymoron? Ream in preamble? Dumb in adumbrate? Wink in periwinkle? War in bulwark? Gay in nosegay? Tart in kickstart? Sock in tussock? Mist in chemist? Rest in forestall? Lover in glover? Irk in smirk? I hope you try to list them all!
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fantiquette
We commented simultaneously, Bilby!
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fantiquette
Or is it fentiquette? Both are madeupical :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
They pass peacefully by each other if their fantiquette compasses are in working order.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word frow
That's a nice one! And it could actually come in useful. I love your definition.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
Without a shadow of a doubt. Where two opposing shippers meet, wank is not far.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
While I hold a genuine respect for all kinds of people, regardless of their religious or non-religious affiliations, until they prove that they are not worthy of this respect, I loathe religion in all its forms, and it may come across as "irreverent humour", as you said. It's not. It's anger, tempered by tolerance, and weary resignation.
"...in this case it may be best to back off the subject altogether" – I agree, because this is not a place to discuss religion. Still, this exchange of views have been interesting, so time is not wasted (much) :)
This will be my last comment on this theme.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
You mean, holding a host hostage? Doesn't sound like a fun pun at all. However, it does give a whole new meaning to the phrase hostage situation.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
It looks like all the wordies are sleeping.
It's oh so quiet (shh, shh)
It's oh so still (shh, shh)
You're all alone (shh, shh)
And so peaceful until...
:)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I figured :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
These are really some nice ones. And I've read that clever little book, Dontcry! You've probably got it, too.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
I know, I went and looked at your profile. Does it mean that you never cry? What do you do then, when the mood for crying strikes? Fight it off bravely? Don't mind me, just asking :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
We have a right to have our own opinions, and I usually avoid engaging in discussions on religious issues in places where it's not explicitly invited (I do participate in debates in some LiveJournal communities which where created specifically for this purpose).
So, no worries. I've just encountered too many Christian people with whom it is impossible to reason or debate, because they do not follow basic logic, and have not read the Bible in its entirety as I have. They discard one set of rules laid down in Bible, then pick and choose another set of rules to follow, even though the Bible clearly is meant to be understood literally (not cleverly interpreted), and all the rules apply. It's all mind boggling, and it's completely turned me off religion.
As to the matter in question – true, the person who "stole" the Eucharist acted very inconsiderately, yet I refuse to believe that he harbored any malicious intent when doing that. Does he deserve to receive multiple death threats against his person? Or to have his future ruined with expulsion from school? No, I don't believe he does.
Why do (radical) believers get away with beating their children bloody in the name of God, or those Mormon people with sexually abusing and marrying off their pre-pubescent daughters to old geezers as their religion "stipulates"? Way to many people excuse outrageous behaviour if it's done in the name of God.
However, I don't think it's a good idea to continue to discuss it here – after all, Wordie is meant to be a fun place to hang around, so why spoil this with serious, not to say irrelevant, discussions on controversial subjects? (I'll delete this comment on request).
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word padded face hole
I'm trying to dream up an occasion for using it.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
No, in no way am I related to or affiliated with Midlothian, Virginia, though it is a beautiful name. And uh, hello you, too!
And is your name a subtle and genteel passive-aggressive suggestion to random people out there to cease their sniveling and cheer up a bit? *g*
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
No, can't agree. To a Catholic (which I'm not, as I'm nontheist), a Eucharist is the actual body of Christ. Ask any believer of that denomination, as I did – I asked my Christian friends. They truly, honestly and sincerely believe that that little bit of wafer they are given is the actual body of Jesus Christ. If it weren't, then what would be the point of eating it?
I personally believe that the whole thing is blown way out of proportion. How are we better than those Muslim fundamentalists who got upset over those silly cartoons? If the Christians have got the right to be upset and discomfited over a piece of food (they're calling it a hate crime now!), then they've got a right to be upset over an ugly drawing.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cockchafer
Haven't read the definition, but oh! that sure sounds painful.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wafer kidnapping
You've got it all wrong. Sheesh. It's Christnapping, folks.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
Oh, come on. Has everyone read "Harry Potter"?
Again, my efforts at being unique have been ruthlessly thwarted. Sheesh.
To bilby – well, you asked for it. Here's something harder, tailored for you: name at least three songs, where we can hear Alan Rickman's voice (you, of course, don't know who AR is, I presume), one song clip in which he dances rather spectacularly, and all this without mentioning that certain movie with Johnny Depp even once. I see you're stumped, now.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
See? Y'all get what I was talking about :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the user mialuthien
Thanks, I'll do that! It seems that it's not easy to find out how to navigate around here on Wordie on your own, you've got to know all these nifty things first – thanks for help, and hi! :)
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word wuhwuhwuh
A variant of the pronunciation of www.
July 15, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word suave serpens
An anagram for a certain Harry Potter character. More anagrams for the same character can be found in my LJ post here.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
That's a good one! I'm sure there are more.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word punctuation
As evinced here:
1. A woman, without her man, is nothing.
2. A woman: without her, man is nothing.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word feminism
The radical concept that women are people, too.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word idea shower
You take idea showers when brainstorming *mockity-mock-mock*
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
Indubitably. That's where all the fun is. You can take the fandom out of wank, but you can't take the wank out of fandom.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word metaquote
to metaquote – to quote a LiveJournal user on another place of LiveJournal, for entertainment purposes, usually with permission from the original poster – if there is another definition, then I don't know it
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fandom wank
And I looked, and beheld a pale internet... and his name that sat on it was Fandom, and Wank followed with him." Paraphrased from Bible, if someone needs a reference.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word каша
And картофельное пюре (kartofelnoe pyure) is another kind of каша (mashed potatoes).
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word concrit
concrit – short for constructive criticism, as in "concrit welcome" before a piece of creative writing
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hash browns
Sure. Why not eat каша while creating Wordie-lists? I, however, am partial to блинчики. But then again, I'm not Russian.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word teapot atheism
One word: Dawkins!
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word hash browns
Don't laugh. What about those hordes of Russians congregating at this site? They need some words, too! Is not funneh.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word shipper
shipper – (derived from a relationshipper), someone who is interested in and focused on a coupling of two specific fictional characters (used in fandom)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fanon
fanon – the opposite of canon in fanfiction
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fluff
fluff is the opposite of angst in fanfiction, and is likely to generate "warm and fuzzy" feelings
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word mod
A mod or moderator, is a person who runs, or moderates, a discussion forum or a community (like the ones on LiveJournal).
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word f-list
Even though it may sound naughty, it's only short for friends list on LiveJournal.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word fen
"Fen" – 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China (see above definition) – ahahaha. I've only ever seen fen used as a plural form of the word fan, that's why it caught me completely by surprise. But I'm all *enlightened* now.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word weeping cock
Only those who are known to occassionally indulge in reading fanfiction (of the naughty variety) could possibly get the reference. For those who don't and want to get a general gist, this LJ comm is quite illuminating: Weeping Cock, a LiveJournal community (warning: BAD writing! warning: adult content!)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word lolcat
It's hard for me to imagine anyone taking an active dislike to LolCat. It's an amazing made-up "language", what with its own grammar* and everything.
*I've seen quite a few discussion threads on LiveJournal communities where people are seriously arguing about the "correct" way to speak LolCat. One is not born with an ability to speak it (well, unless one is a *cat*). It has to be learned.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word too much information
See tmi.
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word asymmetric warfare
It still sounds way too euphemistic a term, if you ask me. Why bother coming up with a fancy name for this "activity" when there are so many simpler ways to phrase it? Assymetric warfare to an average person doesn't say anything. I had to look it up, and I have a college degree. Still, thanks for an alternative definition!
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cluster marketing
cluster marketing – when a large company opens more outlets in a given area than that market can support, thus driving out the competition – after the competitors are decimated, it can then close the surplus outlets and have the market to itself (not an official definition)
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word slacktivism
slacktivism – a portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word cultural pluralism
cultural pluralism – the coexistence of several sub-cultures and value systems in a diverse society
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word breeder
breeder – a slang term (either joking or derogatory) used to describe heterosexuals, primarily by homosexuals
July 14, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word permalancer
permalancer – a freelance worker who has worked in one company for so long that he or she is virtually a permanent member of staff
July 14, 2008
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